The meaning of “דֵּעַ”
Understanding dêaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
knowledge, opinion. - knowledge 1) knowledge, opinion 1a) God's knowledge 1b) judgment, opinion
דֵּעַ
knowledge, opinion. - knowledge 1) knowledge, opinion 1a) God's knowledge 1b) judgment, opinion
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 32:6 | “And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.” Word: דֵּעַ (dêaʻ) | |
| Job 32:10 | “Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.” Word: דֵּעַ (dêaʻ) | |
| Job 32:17 | “I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.” Word: דֵּעַ (dêaʻ) | |
| Job 36:3 | “I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.” Word: דֵּעַ (dêaʻ) | |
| Job 37:16 | “Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?” Word: דֵּעַ (dêaʻ) |