The meaning of “דֵּעָה”
Understanding dêʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of דֵּעַ knowledge. - knowledge 1) knowledge (of God)
דֵּעָה
feminine of דֵּעַ knowledge. - knowledge 1) knowledge (of God)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:3 | “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” Word: דֵּעָה (dêʻâh) | |
| Job 36:4 | “For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.” Word: דֵּעָה (dêʻâh) | |
| Psalms 73:11 | “And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?” Word: דֵּעָה (dêʻâh) | |
| Isaiah 28:9 | “Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.” Word: דֵּעָה (dêʻâh) | |
| Jeremiah 3:15 | “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Word: דֵּעָה (dêʻâh) |