Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דְּלִי”
Understanding dᵉlîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
or דֳּלִי dŏlîy (dol-ee'); from דָּלָה bucket. - a pail or jar (for drawing water) 1) bucket
H1805
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דְּלִי
Phoneticdel-ee'
Transliterationdᵉlîy
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or דֳּלִי dŏlîy (dol-ee'); from דָּלָה bucket. - a pail or jar (for drawing water) 1) bucket
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 24:7 | “He shall pour the water out of his buckets, and his seed shall be in many waters, and his king shall be higher than Agag, and his kingdom shall be exalted.” Word: דְּלִי (dᵉlîy) | |
| Isaiah 40:15 | “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.” Word: דְּלִי (dᵉlîy) |