What's the Meaning of the Hebrew Word "Dam?"

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The Hebrew word “Dam” translates to the literal meaning of “blood,” but in figurative language it represents the essence of life itself! 💧

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The Hebrew word “dam” holds a profound significance in both Jewish and Christian traditions. In Leviticus 17:11, we find the verse “for the life of the flesh it [the blood] is, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life.”

This passage highlights the importance of blood in biblical times as the source of life, and the reason why sacrifices were made with the shedding of blood.

The connection between “dam” and the essence of human life is further emphasized in the name Adam, which is derived from the Hebrew word for “earth” and “red,” symbolizing the first man being formed from the earth and having the color of blood.

This linguistic correlation underscores the deep biblical understanding that the material world and the spiritual world are interconnected.

Moreover, it is essential to note that in the Bible, the word “damim” also refers to money or payment. In Leviticus and other books of the Old Testament, we find numerous instances where the concept of blood and payment are intertwined.

In New Testament teachings, Jesus further illuminates the connection between the shedding of his blood and atonement (or payment) for humanity’s sins once and for all (Matthew 26:28, Mark 14:24, Luke 22:20).

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