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יוֹמָם

𐤉𐤅𐤌𐤌

yôwmâm

H3119 adverb

SILEX Entry

Root יום to be day, to shine, to be bright

Definition

An adverb and nominal form indicating the 'daytime,' the period of light or activity between dawn and dusk; it may also mean 'by day,' 'in the daytime,' or, more abstractly, refer to the duration or quality of being day as opposed to night. It is frequently used in contrast with לַיְלָה (night), marking times or activities that occur specifically during the daylight hours, and can also convey the idea of regular or repeated daytime occurrence (e.g., 'by day' as opposed to 'by night').

Semantic Range

daytime, by day, in the daytime, daily (in the sense of occurring by day), daylight hours

Root / Etymology

The word derives from the root י-ו-ם (יום), meaning 'day.' יוֹמָם is a nominal derivative or adverbial form, indicating the state or condition of being 'day' or 'in the daytime.' The formation utilizes the mimation suffix, often used to create adverbial or abstract nouns.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical Hebrew, יוֹמָם typically functions as an adverbial accusative, specifying when an action occurs (i.e., during the daytime). It is often paired with לַיְלָה (night) to express continuous, recurring, or alternating patterns (e.g., 'day and night'). Its primary function remains consistent throughout the biblical period, appearing in narratives, poetry, and legal contexts. Unlike יוֹם (day), which can denote a 24-hour period, יוֹמָם is restricted to the daylight portion as opposed to the night. Standard English translations often render it as 'by day,' 'in the daytime,' or simply 'daytime,' but the nuance of contrast with night or the recurrence of daily action should be considered when interpreting passages.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from יוֹם; daily; daily, (by, in the) day(-time).

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Root Family

יום (y-w-m) — day, daylight, brightness, shining

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H3117 יוֹם in the days
H3118 יוֹם in day of
H3220 יָם the days
H3222 יֵם the mules
H3224 יְמִימָה Daylight

Word Forms

3 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H3119-03 יוֹמָ֜ם yomam HD by day in the daytime 47
H3119-02 וְ/יוֹמָ֔ם veyomam HC/D and day and by day 3
H3119-01 בְּ/יוֹמָם֙ beyomam HR/Ncmsa by-day in the daytime 1

Occurrences in Scripture

51 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H3119-03 Exodus 13:21 יוֹמָ֜ם yomam HD by-day in the daytime
H3119-03 Exodus 13:21 יוֹמָ֥ם yomam-2 HD by-day in the daytime
H3119-03 Exodus 13:22 יוֹמָ֔ם yomam HD by day in the daytime
H3119-03 Exodus 40:38 יוֹמָ֔ם yomam HD by day in the daytime
H3119-03 Leviticus 8:35 יוֹמָ֤ם yomam HD day in the daytime
H3119-03 Numbers 9:21 יוֹמָ֣ם yomam HD by day in the daytime
H3119-03 Numbers 10:34 יוֹמָ֑ם yomam HD by day in the daytime
H3119-03 Numbers 14:14 יוֹמָ֔ם yomam HD by-day in the daytime
H3119-03 Deuteronomy 1:33 יוֹמָֽם yomam HD by day in the daytime
H3119-02 Deuteronomy 28:66 וְ/יוֹמָ֔ם veyomam HC/D and day and by day
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