Dim
King James Dictionary [1]
Dim, a. See Damp.
1. Not seeing clearly having the vision obscured and indistinct.
When Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim. Genesis 27 .
2. Not clearly seen obscure imperfectly seen or discovered as a dim prospect. 3. Somewhat dark dusky not luminous as a dim shade. 4. Dull of apprehension having obscure conceptions.
The understanding is dim.
5. Having its luster obscured sullied tarnished.
How is the gold become dim? Lamentations 4 .
1. To cloud to impair the powers of vision as, to dim the eyes. 2. To obscure as, to dim the sight to dim the prospect. 3. To render dull the powers of conception. 4. To make less bright to obscure.
Each passion dimmed his face.
5. To render less bright to tarnish or sully as, to dim gold.
Webster's Dictionary [2]
(1): ( v. i.) To grow dim.
(2): ( v. t.) To render dim, obscure, or dark; to make less bright or distinct; to take away the luster of; to darken; to dull; to obscure; to eclipse.
(3): ( superl.) Of obscure vision; not seeing clearly; hence, dull of apprehension; of weak perception; obtuse.
(4): ( v. t.) To deprive of distinct vision; to hinder from seeing clearly, either by dazzling or clouding the eyes; to darken the senses or understanding of.
(5): ( superl.) Not bright or distinct; wanting luminousness or clearness; obscure in luster or sound; dusky; darkish; obscure; indistinct; overcast; tarnished.
Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types [3]
Lamentations 4:1 (b) Here is shown the falling away of former glories in the life of either a nation or a man who once walked with God and then turned away.
