Original Word: δῶμα
Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: dóma
Pronunciation: DOH-mah
Phonetic Spelling: (do'-mah)
Definition: Roof, housetop
Meaning: the roof (of a house), the top of the house.

housetop.

From demo (to build); properly, an edifice, i.e. (specially) a roof -- housetop.

1430 dṓma (from demō, "to build a house") – the roof-area of a flat-roof house. Flat housetops were ideal on hot summer nights for sleeping and passing on information "from one housetop to another."

Word Origin
from demó (to build)
Definition
a house, a housetop
NASB Translation
housetop (4), housetops (2), roof (1).

STRONGS NT 1430: δῶμα

δῶμα, δώματος, τό (δέμω, to build);

1. a building, house, (Homer and following).

2. a part of a building, dining-room, hall, (Homer and following).

3. in the Script. equivalent to γααγ house-top, roof (Winer's Grammar, 23): Matthew 24:17; Mark 13:15; Luke 5:19; Luke 17:31. The house-tops of the Orientals were (and still are) level, and were frequented not only for walking but also for meditation and prayer: Acts 10:3; hence, ἐπί δωμάτων, on the house-tops, i. e. in public: Matthew 10:27; Luke 12:3; ἐπί τό δῶμα ... κατ' ὀφθαλμούς παντός Ἰσραήλ, 2 Samuel 16:22.

Word Origin: From the base of δέω (deo), meaning "to bind" or "to build."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H1406 גַּג (gag): A Hebrew term for "roof" or "housetop," similar in usage to δῶμα, often referring to the flat roofs common in ancient Israelite architecture.
• H1004 בַּיִת (bayith): A more general term for "house" or "dwelling," which can include the roof as part of the structure.

These entries provide a comprehensive understanding of the term δῶμα, its usage in biblical texts, and its cultural significance in the context of ancient architecture and daily life.

Usage: The term δῶμα is used in the New Testament to refer to the roof or upper part of a house, often accessible and used for various activities. It appears in contexts where the roof is a place of refuge or a vantage point.

Context: The Greek word δῶμα (dōma) is primarily used in the New Testament to describe the roof or upper part of a house. In ancient Near Eastern architecture, roofs were typically flat and served as additional living space. They were often used for storage, drying produce, or as a place to retreat for privacy or prayer.

In the Gospels, δῶμα is notably mentioned in the context of Jesus' teachings. For example, in Matthew 24:17 (BSB), Jesus warns, "Let no one on the housetop come down to retrieve anything from his house." This passage highlights the urgency and immediacy of the situation described, emphasizing the need for swift action without delay.

The use of δῶμα in the New Testament reflects the cultural and architectural practices of the time, where the roof was an integral part of daily life. It also serves as a metaphorical space in biblical narratives, symbolizing a place of observation or revelation.

δωμα δώμα δῶμα δώματα δώματι δώματί δωματος δώματος δωματων δωμάτων doma dôma dōma dō̂ma domaton domáton dōmatōn dōmátōn domatos dōmatos dṓmatosInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts