דְּמוּת (H1823) — Hebrew Lexicon

דְּמוּת

𐤃𐤌𐤅𐤕

dᵉmûwth

H1823 noun

SILEX Entry

Root דמה to be like, to resemble, to be similar

Definition

Abstract or concrete likeness; a form, figure, or shape that resembles something else. In usage, primarily denotes a representation or appearance as perceived by comparison, whether visual, conceptual, or figurative. The term captures both physical and non-physical resemblance, from visible models or statues to metaphorical likeness.

Semantic Range

likeness, resemblance, form, representation, model, shape, appearance, similitude, fashion, manner

Root / Etymology

Formed from the root דמה (damah), meaning 'to be like, to resemble, to be similar.' דְּמוּת (dᵉmûwth) is the abstract noun derived via the feminine pattern, indicating the state or quality of being alike, or a representation thereof.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In biblical usage, דְּמוּת frequently occurs in contexts describing representations (mental or physical) that share key features with an original—such as in Genesis 1:26, where humans are created 'in the likeness' of Elohim, implying a resemblance without identity. In prophetic and visionary literature (e.g., Ezekiel), דְּמוּת is often used to introduce descriptions of visions where something is perceived as similar to, but not identical with, something else—underscoring the partial, analogical quality of the vision. This is distinct from related terms: צֶלֶם (ṣelem) typically refers to a graven or sculpted image, emphasizing the concrete physical representation, whereas דְּמוּת stresses partial or perceived resemblance, physical or abstract. In later Hebrew and post-biblical contexts, the word retained its abstract and representational sense. English translations often render דְּמוּת as 'likeness' or 'similitude,' but may obscure its role in expressing analogy rather than direct equivalence. The word is more conceptual in Genesis and more visionary or descriptive in prophetic books. Use of 'likeness' in English can sometimes inadvertently import later theological or philosophical ideas which had no basis in the ancient context.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

from דָּמָה; resemblance; concretely, model, shape; adverbially, like; fashion, like (-ness, as), manner, similitude.

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Root Family

דמה (d-m-h) — to be like, resemble, be similar

Strong's	Lemma	SIBI-P1
H1745	דּוּמָה	silence
H1747	דּוּמִיָּה	stillness
H1819	דָּמָה	I will liken
H1820	דָּמָה	I have fallen silent
H1821	דְּמָה	one who resembles
H1822	דֻּמָּה	like silence
H1824	דְּמִי	in stillness-of
H1825	דִּמְיוֹן	his likeness

Word Forms

6 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`H1823-03`	דְּמ֧וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	likeness	likeness	likeness	13
`H1823-06`	וּ/דְמ֣וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of	7
`H1823-04`	כִּ/דְמ֥וּת	kidemut	`HR/Ncfsc`	like the likeness	as likeness of	as likeness of	2
`H1823-01`	בִּ/דְמ֥וּת	bidemut	`HR/Ncfsc`	in the likeness	in likeness-of	in likeness-of	1
`H1823-02`	בִּ/דְמוּת֖/וֹ	bidemuto	`HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms`	in his likeness	in his likeness	in his likeness	1
`H1823-05`	כִּ/דְמוּתֵ֑/נוּ	kidemutenu	`HR/Ncfsc/Sp1cp`	according to our likeness	as our likeness	according to our likeness	1

Occurrences in Scripture

25 occurrences

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SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`H1823-05`	Genesis 1:26	כִּ/דְמוּתֵ֑/נוּ	kidemutenu	`HR/Ncfsc/Sp1cp`	according to our likeness	as our likeness	according to our likeness
`H1823-01`	Genesis 5:1	בִּ/דְמ֥וּת	bidemut	`HR/Ncfsc`	in the likeness	in likeness-of	in likeness-of
`H1823-02`	Genesis 5:3	בִּ/דְמוּת֖/וֹ	bidemuto	`HR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms`	in his likeness	in his likeness	in his likeness
`H1823-03`	2 Kings 16:10	דְּמ֧וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	pattern	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Isaiah 13:4	דְּמ֣וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	like	likeness	like
`H1823-03`	Isaiah 40:18	דְּמ֖וּת	demut	`HNcfsa`	likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:5	דְּמ֖וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:5	דְּמ֥וּת	demut-2	`HNcfsc`	likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 1:10	וּ/דְמ֣וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and the likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 1:13	וּ/דְמ֨וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and-the-likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 1:16	וּ/דְמ֥וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsa`	and likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 1:22	וּ/דְמ֞וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsa`	And the likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:26	דְּמ֣וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	likeness-of	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:26	דְּמ֣וּת	demut-2	`HNcfsc`	the-likeness-of	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:26	דְּמ֞וּת	demut-3	`HNcfsa`	a-likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 1:28	דְּמ֣וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	of-likeness	likeness	of likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 8:2	דְמוּת֙	demut	`HNcfsa`	a likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 10:1	דְּמ֣וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	like	likeness	likeness
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 10:10	דְּמ֥וּת	demut	`HNcfsa`	likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 10:21	וּ/דְמוּת֙	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-06`	Ezekiel 10:22	וּ/דְמ֣וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and the likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of
`H1823-03`	Ezekiel 23:15	דְּמ֤וּת	demut	`HNcfsc`	likeness	likeness	likeness
`H1823-04`	Psalms 58:5	כִּ/דְמ֥וּת	kidemut	`HR/Ncfsc`	like-the likeness	as likeness of	like the likeness of
`H1823-04`	Daniel 10:16	כִּ/דְמוּת֙	kidemut	`HR/Ncfsc`	like the likeness	as likeness of	as likeness of
`H1823-06`	2 Chronicles 4:3	וּ/דְמ֣וּת	udemut	`HC/Ncfsc`	and likeness	and likeness-of	and likeness of

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