Word Study

The meaning of דְּלִילָה

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

H1807
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

דְּלִילָה

Phoneticdel-ee-law'
TransliterationDᵉlîylâh
Grammar Code
N:N-F-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Delilah. - § Delilah = "feeble" - Delilah, a Philistine woman 1) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed the secret of his great strength, and by cutting his hair, enfeebled him and delivered him to the Philistines

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Judges 16:12

Delilah therefore took new ropes, and bound him therewith, and said unto him, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And there were liers in wait abiding in the chamber. And he brake them from off his arms like a thread.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Judges
Book Distribution
Judges6

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'דְּלִילָה' deepen your understanding of Judges 16:12?