The meaning of “דָּאַג”
Understanding dâʼag reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be afraid (careful, sorry), sorrow, take thought. - be anxious 1) to fear, be anxious, be concerned, be afraid, be caref...
דָּאַג
be afraid (careful, sorry), sorrow, take thought. - be anxious 1) to fear, be anxious, be concerned, be afraid, be careful 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be anxious, be concerned 1a2) to fear, dread
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 10:2 | “When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?” Word: דָּאַג (dâʼag) | |
| Psalms 38:18 | “For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin.” Word: דָּאַג (dâʼag) | |
| Isaiah 57:11 | “And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?” Word: דָּאַג (dâʼag) | |
| Jeremiah 38:19 | “And Zedekiah the king said unto Jeremiah, I am afraid of the Jews that are fallen to the Chaldeans, lest they deliver me into their hand, and they mock me.” Word: דָּאַג (dâʼag) |
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