דִּימוֹן (di.mon)
di.mon
Dibon
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The name Dibon refers to a specific city in the ancient territory of Moab. The Hebrew form דִּימוֹן appears as a variant spelling for the more common Dibon (H1769), which occurs several times in the Old Testament. While the primary identification is with the Moabite town, some sources note that the name may also refer to a location in Judah toward the south, though the Moabite site is the dominant usage in biblical texts.
Etymologically, the name is often associated with meanings such as "river bed" or "silence," reflecting the geographical features of the region. In Scripture, Dibon serves as a significant landmark in prophetic judgments against Moab. For instance, Isaiah 15:2 mentions the city in the context of mourning and devastation, highlighting its importance as a center of Moabite power before its fall.
Understanding Dibon requires recognizing it not just as a place name, but as a symbol of the political and spiritual state of Moab during the prophetic era. The variation in spelling between דִּימוֹן and דִּיבֹן illustrates the fluidity of Hebrew orthography in ancient texts, where scribes might use different forms to represent the same location. This lexical note helps readers navigate the textual variations found in translations and concordances.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Dibon appears in Scripture as a real place, a city in Moab that stood as a center of power before its fall. Isaiah 15:9 uses this location to describe a time of deep mourning and devastation. The imagery of waters full of blood paints a stark picture of judgment, showing how the political and spiritual state of a nation can lead to profound loss.
For your faith, this word reminds us that God is aware of the rise and fall of nations. It invites reflection on the consequences of turning away from righteousness. While the historical context is specific, the message resonates with the reality that human strength is temporary. We are called to trust in God’s sovereignty over all history.
This passage encourages humility. It shows that no city or power is beyond God’s reach. In our own lives, we can find comfort in knowing that God sees the struggles of His people and acts with justice. The hope lies not in our own strength, but in the enduring faithfulness of God who guides all things.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Dimon2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דִּימ֖וֹן1×
- דִימוֹן֙1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 15:9
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dimon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.
This verse uses Dibon to illustrate the severity of judgment on Moab, depicting its waters as full of blood to emphasize the totality of the devastation.