Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דָּבֵק”
Understanding dâbêq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
cleave, joining, stick closer. - adhering 1) clinging, adhering to
H1695
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דָּבֵק
Phoneticdaw-bake'
Transliterationdâbêq
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cleave, joining, stick closer. - adhering 1) clinging, adhering to
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 4:4 | “But ye that did cleave unto the Lord your God are alive every one of you this day.” Word: דָּבֵק (dâbêq) | |
| 2 Chronicles 3:12 | “And one wing of the other cherub was five cubits, reaching to the wall of the house: and the other wing was five cubits also, joining to the wing of the other cherub.” Word: דָּבֵק (dâbêq) | |
| Proverbs 18:24 | “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. ” Word: דָּבֵק (dâbêq) |