Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דְּלִילָה”
Understanding Dᵉlîylâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Delilah. - § Delilah = "feeble" - Delilah, a Philistine woman 1) the Philistine mistress of Samson who betrayed the secr...
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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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.” Word: דְּלִילָה (Dᵉlîylâh) |