Damascus | דַּמֶּשֶׂק Dammeseq (Hebrew) | Name
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The word ‘Damascus’ derives from the Hebrew ‘דַּמֶּשֶׂק’ (Dammeseq) and the Greek ‘Δαμασκός’ (Damaskos). It is primarily found in the Old Testament but is also mentioned in the New Testament. In Hebrew, Dammeseq is believed to mean “a well-watered land,” reflecting the city’s historical significance as a fertile oasis. In the […]