The meaning of “דָּת”
Understanding dâth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation commandment, commission, decree, law, manner. - a royal edict or statute 1) de...
דָּת
of uncertain (perhaps foreign) derivation commandment, commission, decree, law, manner. - a royal edict or statute 1) decree, law, edict, regulation, usage 1a) decree, edict, commission 1b) law, rule
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 33:2 | “And he said, The Lord came from Sinai, and rose up from Seir unto them; he shined forth from mount Paran, and he came with ten thousands of saints: from his right hand went a fiery law for them.” Word: דָּת (dâth) | |
| Ezra 8:36 | “And they delivered the king’s commissions unto the king’s lieutenants, and to the governors on this side the river: and they furthered the people, and the house of God. ” Word: דָּת (dâth) | |
| Esther 4:3 | “And in every province, whithersoever the king’s commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, and fasting, and weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.” Word: דָּת (dâth) |
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