Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of דַּיָּן

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

Definition

judge. - a judge or advocate 1) a judge

Explore 1 Samuel Quizzes

Test your knowledge of the book where this word appears most

Explore

Full Lexicon Index

Browse all Hebrew word studies

Browse
H1781
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

דַּיָּן

Phoneticdah-yawn'
Transliterationdayân
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

judge. - a judge or advocate 1) a judge

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
1 Samuel 24:15

The Lord therefore be judge, and judge between me and thee, and see, and plead my cause, and deliver me out of thine hand.

Word: דַּיָּן (dayân)
Psalms 68:5

A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habitation.

Word: דַּיָּן (dayân)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
1 Samuel
Book Distribution

Related Words

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

Related Resources