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The meaning of דָּחַף

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

Definition

(be) haste(-ned), pressed on. - to urge, i.e. hasten 1) to drive on, hurry, hasten 1a) (Qal) to hasten 1b) (Niphal) to h...

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דָּחַף

Phoneticdaw-khaf'
Transliterationdâchaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(be) haste(-ned), pressed on. - to urge, i.e. hasten 1) to drive on, hurry, hasten 1a) (Qal) to hasten 1b) (Niphal) to hasten oneself, hurry

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

4 total references
ReferenceText
2 Chronicles 26:20

And Azariah the chief priest, and all the priests, looked upon him, and, behold, he was leprous in his forehead, and they thrust him out from thence; yea, himself hasted also to go out, because the Lord had smitten him.

Word: דָּחַף (dâchaph)
Esther 3:15

The posts went out, being hastened by the king’s commandment, and the decree was given in Shushan the palace. And the king and Haman sat down to drink; but the city Shushan was perplexed.

Word: דָּחַף (dâchaph)
Esther 6:12

And Mordecai came again to the king’s gate. But Haman hasted to his house mourning, and having his head covered.

Word: דָּחַף (dâchaph)
Esther 8:14

So the posts that rode upon mules and camels went out, being hastened and pressed on by the king’s commandment. And the decree was given at Shushan the palace.

Word: דָּחַף (dâchaph)

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