H1818 דָּם dâm → Root
6 languagesRoot of the דם family (1 member).
'Blood'—the vital fluid of humans and animals. Used concretely for physical blood in the body or shed in injury or sacrifice; also refers to life itself as represented by blood, bloodshed (especially as the taking of life or acts of violence), and metaphorically for guilt incurred by violence. In poetic or extended contexts, can signify the life force or mortality. In rare analogical usage, refers to grape juice as a symbol of blood, especially in ritual or poetic passages.
Etymology
From the root דָּם (dam), possibly related to the notion of 'redness' or 'color' (cf. אָדָם [ʼadam], 'human, person'), but etymology uncertain; not derived from דָּמַם ('to be silent, still'), despite superficial resemblance. The noun דָּם primarily refers to 'blood,' while other related terms focus on different nuances of life, mortality, or human origin.