ʼadmônîy — H132

Definition

adjective

reddish (of the hair or the complexion)

1. red, ruddy (of Esau as infant)

Usually translated as

ruddy, red

Origin

or (fully) ʼadmôwnîy ; from H119

• Derived from ʼâdam (H119)

Occurrences

ʼadmônîy occurs 3 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), 1 Samuel (2)

• Genesis 25:25 — And the first came out red (אַדְמוֹנִ֔י), all over like an hairy garment; and they called his name Esau.
• 1 Samuel 16:12 — And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy (אַדְמוֹנִ֔י), and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
• 1 Samuel 17:42 — And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy (וְאַדְמֹנִ֖י), and of a fair countenance.