Original Word: דְּמִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: dmiy
Pronunciation: doh-MEE
Phonetic Spelling: (dem-ee')
Definition: Silence, stillness
Meaning: quiet

cutting off, rest, silence

Or domiy {dom-ee'}; from damah; quiet -- cutting off, rest, silence.

see HEBREW damah

Word Origin
from damah
Definition
cessation, a pause, a quiet, a rest
NASB Translation
middle (1), quiet (1), rest (2).

דֳּמִי noun [masculine] cessation, pause, quiet, rest; ׳ד Isaiah 62:6 2t.; construct דְּמִי Isaiah 38:10 (but see below); —

1 quiet, in phrase לָכֶם ׳אַלדֿ Isaiah 62:6 keep not quiet (let there be no quiet to you); in prayer to God לָךְ ׳אַלדֿ Psalm 83:2 keep not quiet (inactive; "" חרשׂ, שׁקט); compare לוֺ ׳וְאַלתִּֿתְּנוּ ד Isaiah 62:7 and give no rest to him (׳י).

2 in phrase בִּדְמִי יָמַי, apparently quiet, peacefulness, even tenour, of my days (so De Or SS); others, as Hi Ew Che Di, pause, resting-time, i.e. noon-day (compare ᵑ6 ᵑ9, & height ᵐ5), figurative of middle life, but usage dubious; Klo^{SK 1884, 157} cessation, pause, of natural end of life, Hezekiah's natural expectation, in, contrast with the speedy death implied in v^b; but parallelism of Isaiah 62:11a is ag. this; Brd emends בְּרֻם after ᵐ5; Klo^{l.c. suggests} בְּתֹם or כְּתֹם as possible, though not necessary; — but view stated first is on the whole best.

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּמָה (damah), which means to be silent or still.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of quietness or silence in the Greek New Testament can be related to words such as:

- σιγή (sigē) • silence, quietness
- ἡσυχία (hēsychia) • stillness, tranquility, quietness

These Greek terms capture similar themes of silence and peace, reflecting the continuity of this concept across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term דְּמִי (demi) is used in the Hebrew Bible to convey a sense of quietness or silence, often in the context of peace or the absence of noise and disturbance.

Context: The Hebrew word דְּמִי (demi) is a noun that signifies a state of quietness or silence. It is derived from the root דָּמָה (damah), which means to be silent or still. This term is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe a condition of peace or tranquility, often in contrast to chaos or noise. The concept of quietness in the biblical context can imply a sense of rest, calm, or the cessation of activity, reflecting a spiritual or physical state of repose.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is used to illustrate moments where silence is significant, either as a divine command or as a natural state of being. For example, in contexts where God commands silence, it is often to emphasize His sovereignty and the need for reverence. The quietness described by דְּמִי can also be associated with the peace that comes from trusting in God, as seen in various Psalms and prophetic writings.

The use of דְּמִי in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of silence as a form of worship and reflection, allowing individuals to focus on God's presence and guidance. It serves as a reminder of the value of stillness in a world often filled with noise and distraction.

בִּדְמִ֥י בדמי דֳּמִ֖י דֳּמִי־ דֳמִ֖י דמי דמי־ biḏ·mî bidMi biḏmî do·mî ḏo·mî do·mî- domi domî ḏomî domî-Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts