Strong's Lexicon dibbah: Report, Slander, Defamation, Whispering Original Word: דִּבָּה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to slander or defame. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of slander or defamation is "διαβολή" (diabolē - Strong's G1228), which is related to the word "διάβολος" (diabolos), meaning "slanderer" or "accuser." Usage: The Hebrew word "dibbah" primarily refers to a negative report or slanderous speech. It is often used in the context of spreading false or damaging information about someone, which can lead to their defamation or harm. In the biblical context, "dibbah" is associated with gossip, false accusations, and malicious talk that can cause division and strife within a community. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, as in many ancient cultures, reputation and honor were of utmost importance. A person's social standing and relationships were heavily influenced by their perceived character and integrity. Therefore, "dibbah," or slander, was considered a serious offense as it could unjustly damage a person's reputation and disrupt communal harmony. The Torah and other biblical texts emphasize the importance of truthful speech and the dangers of false testimony, reflecting the high value placed on integrity and justice. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dabab Definition whispering, defamation, evil report NASB Translation bad report (2), bad* (2), evil report (1), report (2), slander (2), whispering (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs דִּבָּה noun feminine whispering, defamation, evil report (? as that which glides stealthily) — absolute ׳ד Numbers 14:36; Proverbs 10:18; construct דִּבַּת Jeremiah 20:10 4t.; suffix דִּבָּֽתְךָ Proverbs 25:10 דִּבָּתָם Genesis 37:2; — 1 whispering Psalm 31:14; Jeremiah 20:10 (Hi Hup De Gf VB; yet compare Che Psalm). 2 defamation Proverbs 10:18 (with הוציא). 3 evil report, specifically a (true) report of evil doing Genesis 37:2 (P) וַיָּבֵא אֶתדִּֿבָּתָם רָעָה; compare also Proverbs 25:10 & Ezekiel 36:3 וֵַתּעֲלוּ עַלשְֿׂפַת לָשׁוֺן וְדִבַּתעָֿ֑ם, unfavourable report of spies Numbers 13:32; Numbers 14:36,37 (all P & all with הוֺצִיא; adjective רעה only Numbers 14:37). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance defaming, evil report, infamy, slander From dabab (in the sense of furtive motion); slander -- defaming, evil report, infamy, slander. see HEBREW dabab Forms and Transliterations דִ֝בָּ֗ה דִּבַּ֣ת דִּבַּ֤ת דִּבַּ֥ת דִּבָּתָ֥ם דִבַּת־ דִבָּ֖ה דבה דבת דבת־ דבתם וְ֝דִבָּתְךָ֗ וְדִבַּת־ ודבת־ ודבתך dib·bā·ṯām ḏib·bāh dib·baṯ ḏib·baṯ- dibBah ḏibbāh dibBat dibbaṯ ḏibbaṯ- dibbaTam dibbāṯām vedibbat vedibbatecha wə·ḏib·bā·ṯə·ḵā wə·ḏib·baṯ- wəḏibbaṯ- wəḏibbāṯəḵāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 37:2 HEB: יוֹסֵ֛ף אֶת־ דִּבָּתָ֥ם רָעָ֖ה אֶל־ NAS: brought back a bad report KJV: unto his father their evil report. INT: brought and Joseph report their evil about Numbers 13:32 Numbers 14:36 Numbers 14:37 Psalm 31:13 Proverbs 10:18 Proverbs 25:10 Jeremiah 20:10 Ezekiel 36:3 9 Occurrences |
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