Original Word: אֶפֶס דַּמִּים
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Ephec Dammiym
Pronunciation: EH-fes DAH-meem
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-fes dam-meem')
Definition: Ephes Dammim
Meaning: Ephes-Dammim

Word Origin: Derived from two Hebrew words: אֶפֶס (ephec) meaning "end" or "extremity" and דַּמִּים (dammiym) meaning "bloods" or "bloodshed."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Ephes Dammim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with battle or bloodshed, such as μάχη (machē - battle) or αἷμα (haima - blood).

Usage: Ephes Dammim is a geographical location mentioned in the Old Testament. The name can be interpreted as "boundary of blood" or "end of bloodshed," possibly indicating a place known for battles or bloodshed.

Cultural and Historical Background: Ephes Dammim is noted in the biblical narrative as a location in the Valley of Elah, where the Philistines encamped during their confrontation with the Israelites. This site is significant in the account of David and Goliath, as it was near here that the young David faced the giant Goliath in battle. The name reflects the violent history of the area, which was a frequent battleground between the Israelites and the Philistines.

אֶ֫פֶס דַּמִּים proper name, of a location in Judah, approximately 16 miles southwest of Jerusalem, called in 1 Chronicles 11:13 מַּס דַּמִּים, (meaning unknown; Lag^{BN 76} on basis of MSS. of ᵐ5 would read ספר מים edge or brink () of water; but such a pronounced Aramaism is not probable), only 1 Samuel 17:1.

Ephes-dammim

From 'ephec and the plural of dam; boundary of blood-drops; Ephes-Dammim, a place in Palestine -- Ephes- dammim.

see HEBREW 'ephec

see HEBREW dam

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