Word Study

The meaning of דִּבְלַיִם

Understanding Diblayim reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H1691
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

דִּבְלַיִם

Phoneticdib-lah'-yim
TransliterationDiblayim
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dual from the masculine of דְּבֵלָה; two cakes Diblaim. - § Diblaim = "two cakes" - Diblajim, a symbolic name 1) the father of Hosea's wife Gomer

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Hosea 1:3

So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived, and bare him a son.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
1x
Most Frequent Book
Hosea
Book Distribution
Hosea1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'דִּבְלַיִם' deepen your understanding of Hosea 1:3?