The meaning of “דִּין”
Understanding dîyn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (Genesis 6:3) דּוּן dûwn (doon); a primitive root (come) with a straight course. - a straight course, i.e. sail direc...
דִּין
or (Genesis 6:3) דּוּן dûwn (doon); a primitive root (come) with a straight course. - a straight course, i.e. sail direct 1) to judge, contend, plead 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as judge, minister judgment 1a2) to plead a cause 1a3) to execute judgment, requite, vindicate 1a4) to govern 1a5) to contend, strive 1b) (Niphal) to be at strife, quarrel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 30:6 | “And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan.” Word: דִּין (dîyn) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:10 | “The adversaries of the Lord shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the Lord shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.” Word: דִּין (dîyn) | |
| Job 36:31 | “For by them judgeth he the people; he giveth meat in abundance.” Word: דִּין (dîyn) | |
| Proverbs 31:9 | “Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.” Word: דִּין (dîyn) | |
| Isaiah 3:13 | “The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.” Word: דִּין (dîyn) |
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