Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דָּגַר”
Understanding dâgar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
gather, sit. - to brood over eggs or young 1) (Qal) to gather together as a brood
H1716
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דָּגַר
Phoneticdaw-gar'
Transliterationdâgar
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
gather, sit. - to brood over eggs or young 1) (Qal) to gather together as a brood
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 34:15 | “There shall the great owl make her nest, and lay, and hatch, and gather under her shadow: there shall the vultures also be gathered, every one with her mate.” Word: דָּגַר (dâgar) | |
| Jeremiah 17:11 | “As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.” Word: דָּגַר (dâgar) |
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