The meaning of “דָּחַף”
Understanding dâchaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be) haste(-ned), pressed on. - to urge, i.e. hasten 1) to drive on, hurry, hasten 1a) (Qal) to hasten 1b) (Niphal) to h...
דָּחַף
(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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Usage Statistics
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.