Original Word: רָדַם
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: radam
Pronunciation: rah-DAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-dam')
Definition: To sleep deeply, to be in a heavy sleep, to be stupefied
Meaning: to stun, stupefy

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of deep sleep can be related to Greek terms like "καταβαίνω" (katabaino - to descend) in the context of sleep or stupor, though this is more about the action of descending into sleep rather than the state itself.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "radam" primarily conveys the idea of being in a deep, heavy sleep or stupor. It is often used to describe a state of unconsciousness or profound rest, sometimes induced by divine intervention. This term can imply a sleep so deep that it is akin to a trance or a state of being unaware of one's surroundings.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sleep was often seen as a time of vulnerability and divine interaction. The concept of deep sleep, as indicated by "radam," could be associated with moments when God intervened in human affairs, such as in dreams or visions. This deep sleep was sometimes seen as a protective measure or a means of divine communication.

[רָדַם] verb Niph`al be in, or fall into, heavy sleep (Late Hebrew id.; compare Arabic stop up (door, gap, etc.), whence perhaps be deaf (stopped up) to sounds, etc.); — Perfect3masculine singular נִרְדַּם Judges 4:21; 1singular נִרְדַּמְתִּי Daniel 8:8; Imperfect3masculine singular וַיֵּרָדֵם Jonah 1:5; Participle נִרְדָּם Proverbs 10:5 3t.; — be or fall fast asleep: Judges 4:21; Jonah 1:5 (after וַיִּשְׁכַב), Jonah 1:6 (participle, Ges^{§ 120b} Da^{Synt. § 70} (a)); participle as substantive נִרְדָּם בַּקָּצִיר Proverbs 10:5; of sleep of death Psalm 76:7; stunning effect of awe and dread Daniel 8:18; Daniel 10:9 (both + אָ֑רְצָה [ וּפָנַי ] עַלמָּֿנַי.

be be in a deep, cast into a dead, that sleeper,

A primitive root; to stun, i.e. Stupefy (with sleep or death) -- (be fast a-, be in a deep, cast into a dead, that) sleep(-er, -eth).

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