The meaning of “דָּגַל”
Understanding dâgal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(set up, with) banners, chiefest. - to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag - figuratively, to be conspicuous 1) to look, behold 1a...
דָּגַל
(set up, with) banners, chiefest. - to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag - figuratively, to be conspicuous 1) to look, behold 1a) (Qal) looked at, conspicuous (participle) 2) to carry a banner or standard, set up banner or standard 2a)(Qal) to set up standard (in battle) 2b) (Niphal) supplied with banners, bannered
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 20:5 | “We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.” Word: דָּגַל (dâgal) | |
| Song of Solomon 5:10 | “My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand.” Word: דָּגַל (dâgal) | |
| Song of Solomon 6:4 | “Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.” Word: דָּגַל (dâgal) | |
| Song of Solomon 6:10 | “Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?” Word: דָּגַל (dâgal) |
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