Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “דֶּלֶף”
Understanding deleph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dropping. - a dripping 1) a dropping, dripping 1a) of contentious wife (fig.)
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
דֶּלֶף
Phoneticdeh'-lef
Transliterationdeleph
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dropping. - a dripping 1) a dropping, dripping 1a) of contentious wife (fig.)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 19:13 | “A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.” Word: דֶּלֶף (deleph) | |
| Proverbs 27:15 | “A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.” Word: דֶּלֶף (deleph) |