Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דָּלַף”
Understanding dâlaph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
drop through, melt, pour out. - to drip - by implication, to weep 1) to drop, drip 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to leak 1a2) to weep (...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דָּלַף
Phoneticdaw-laf'
Transliterationdâlaph
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
drop through, melt, pour out. - to drip - by implication, to weep 1) to drop, drip 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to leak 1a2) to weep (of tears)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 16:20 | “My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.” Word: דָּלַף (dâlaph) | |
| Psalms 119:28 | “My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.” Word: דָּלַף (dâlaph) | |
| Ecclesiastes 10:18 | “By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands the house droppeth through.” Word: דָּלַף (dâlaph) |
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