The meaning of “Δαβίδ”
Understanding Dabíd reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (דָּוִד) David. - Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
Δαβίδ
of Hebrew origin (דָּוִד) David. - Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:22 | “And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.” Word: Δαβίδ (Dabíd) | |
| Mark 11:10 | “Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.” Word: Δαβίδ (Dabíd) | |
| Luke 6:3 | “And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;” Word: Δαβίδ (Dabíd) | |
| John 7:42 | “Hath not the scripture said, That Christ cometh of the seed of David, and out of the town of Bethlehem, where David was?” Word: Δαβίδ (Dabíd) | |
| Acts 7:45 | “Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David;” Word: Δαβίδ (Dabíd) |