Hebrew Word of the Day June 18, 2015 | MJR Yeshiva The shoresh (root) of the Hebrew word for “red” (אָדֹם) is דָּם (blood). This is also the root for אָדָם (Adam; man), אֲדָמָה (ground, earth), and אֱדוֹם (Edom). Share this:TwitterFacebookEmailPrintLike this:Like Loading... Related