The meaning of “דְּבִיר”
Understanding dᵉbîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) דְּבִר dᵉbir (deb-eer'); from דָבַר (apparently in the sense of oracle) oracle. - the shrine or innermost...
דְּבִיר
or (shortened) דְּבִר dᵉbir (deb-eer'); from דָבַר (apparently in the sense of oracle) oracle. - the shrine or innermost part of the sanctuary 1) the holy of holies, the innermost room of the temple or tabernacle 1a) hindmost chamber, innermost room of the temple of Solomon, most holy place, holy of holies 2) (TWOT) oracle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 6:22 | “And the whole house he overlaid with gold, until he had finished all the house: also the whole altar that was by the oracle he overlaid with gold.” Word: דְּבִיר (dᵉbîyr) | |
| 2 Chronicles 5:7 | “And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of the Lord unto his place, to the oracle of the house, into the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubims:” Word: דְּבִיר (dᵉbîyr) | |
| Psalms 28:2 | “Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.” Word: דְּבִיר (dᵉbîyr) |
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