מַדְמֵן (mad.men)
mad.men
Madmen
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The proper noun madmen refers to a specific location in the ancient territory of Moab. The name itself translates directly to "dunghill" or "midden," indicating a place associated with waste or refuse. This etymology sets a stark, humble tone for the site’s mention in Scripture.
This obscure place appears only once in the Bible, within the prophetic judgments of Jeremiah against Moab (Jeremiah 48:3). The prophet uses the name not merely as a geographic marker but as an image of degradation. By invoking a "dunghill," the text emphasizes the total humiliation and destruction awaiting the city, stripping it of any royal or noble status.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Madmen, meaning dunghill, stands as a stark reminder that human pride cannot withstand divine judgment. In Jeremiah’s prophecy, this Moabite city is stripped of its former glory and reduced to a place of refuse. It serves as a sobering picture of how quickly status can vanish when it is built on arrogance rather than humility.
Yet this image also points to the grace available to those who recognize their need for God. Unlike the proud city that falls, we are invited to approach the Creator with honest hearts. True dignity comes not from worldly acclaim but from being known and loved by Him, regardless of our past failures or current struggles.
When life feels unstable or our reputations seem fragile, this word offers comfort. Our worth is secure in God’s steadfast love, not in the shifting sands of human opinion. We can rest in the knowledge that He sees us clearly and holds us securely.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- O Madmen1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מַדְמֵ֣ן1×
Key Verses
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Jeremiah 48:2
The praise of Moab is no more. In Heshbon they have devised evil against her: ‘Come! Let’s cut her off from being a nation.’ You also, Madmen, will be brought to silence. The sword will pursue you.
This verse explicitly links Madmen to silence and pursuit by the sword, illustrating the total loss of voice and security for a proud nation.