Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of דַּוָּי

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

Definition

faint. - sick - figuratively, troubled 1) faint (of heart)

Explore Isaiah Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the book where this word appears most

Explore

Full Lexicon Index

Browse all Hebrew word studies

Browse
H1742
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

דַּוָּי

Phoneticdav-voy'
Transliterationdavvây
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

faint. - sick - figuratively, troubled 1) faint (of heart)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Isaiah 1:5

Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

Word: דַּוָּי (davvây)
Jeremiah 8:18

When I would comfort myself against sorrow, my heart is faint in me.

Word: דַּוָּי (davvây)
Lamentations 1:22

Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs are many, and my heart is faint.

Word: דַּוָּי (davvây)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Isaiah
Book Distribution

Related Words

Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.

Related Resources