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
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
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