The meaning of “דָּלַק”
Understanding dâlaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
burning, chase, inflame, kindle, persecute(-or), pursue hotly. - to flame (literally or figuratively) 1) to burn, hotly ...
דָּלַק
burning, chase, inflame, kindle, persecute(-or), pursue hotly. - to flame (literally or figuratively) 1) to burn, hotly pursue 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to burn 1a2) to hotly pursue 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to kindle 1b2) to inflame
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:36 | “And Jacob was wroth, and chode with Laban: and Jacob answered and said to Laban, What is my trespass? what is my sin, that thou hast so hotly pursued after me?” Word: דָּלַק (dâlaq) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:53 | “And the children of Israel returned from chasing after the Philistines, and they spoiled their tents.” Word: דָּלַק (dâlaq) | |
| Psalms 10:2 | “The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devices that they have imagined.” Word: דָּלַק (dâlaq) | |
| Proverbs 26:23 | “Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.” Word: דָּלַק (dâlaq) | |
| Isaiah 5:11 | “Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them!” Word: דָּלַק (dâlaq) |
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