Strong's Lexicon Dimon: Dimon Original Word: דִּימוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּמַם (damam), meaning "to be silent" or "to be still," possibly indicating a place of silence or desolation. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Dimon, as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew Bible. However, the themes of judgment and desolation can be found in various Greek terms related to prophecy and divine retribution. Usage: Dimon is a place name mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a location in Moab, a region east of the Dead Sea. The name may imply a sense of silence or desolation, fitting the context of judgment and lamentation found in the biblical narrative. Cultural and Historical Background: Dimon is mentioned in the context of a prophecy against Moab, a nation often in conflict with Israel. Moab was known for its rich history and interactions with the Israelites, sometimes as an enemy and other times as a relative, through the lineage of Lot. The mention of Dimon in the prophetic literature underscores the themes of judgment and divine retribution common in the oracles against the nations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation, see also Dibon Definition a city in Moab NASB Translation Dimon (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs דִּימוֺן proper name, of a location = דִּיבוֺן 1, q. v. above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Dimon Perhaps for Diybown; Dimon, a place in Palestine -- Dimon. see HEBREW Diybown Forms and Transliterations דִּימ֖וֹן דִימוֹן֙ דימון dî·mō·wn ḏî·mō·wn dimOn dîmōwn ḏîmōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 15:9 HEB: כִּ֣י מֵ֤י דִימוֹן֙ מָ֣לְאוּ דָ֔ם NAS: For the waters of Dimon are full KJV: For the waters of Dimon shall be full INT: Surely the waters of Dimon are full of blood Isaiah 15:9 2 Occurrences |
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