Strong's Lexicon dob: Bear Original Word: דֹּב Word Origin: From an unused root probably meaning to glide over Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G715 (ἄρκτος, arktos): The Greek equivalent for "bear," used in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "dob" refers to a bear, a large mammal known for its strength and ferocity. In the Bible, bears are often used metaphorically to describe strength, danger, or divine judgment. The bear is depicted as a formidable creature, often used in similes and metaphors to convey the intensity of certain situations or the power of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, bears were known to inhabit the regions of Israel and its surrounding areas. They were considered dangerous predators, especially to livestock and sometimes to humans. The bear's presence in biblical texts reflects its role in the natural world as a symbol of power and potential threat. In biblical times, encounters with bears would have been rare but significant, often leaving a lasting impression on those who witnessed them. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to dob Definition a bear NASB Translation bear (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bear (Aramaic) corresponding to dob -- bear. see HEBREW dob Forms and Transliterations לְדֹ֗ב לדב lə·ḏōḇ leDo ləḏōḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:5 HEB: תִנְיָנָ֜ה דָּמְיָ֣ה לְדֹ֗ב וְלִשְׂטַר־ חַד֙ NAS: one, resembling a bear. And it was raised KJV: like to a bear, and it raised up INT: A second resembling A bear side one |
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