Strong's Lexicon debeq: Adhesive, glue, or bond Original Word: דְבַק Word Origin: From the root דָּבַק (dabaq), which means "to cling" or "to stick." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is κολλάω (kollao), which also means "to glue" or "to join closely." This is seen in passages like Matthew 19:5, which echoes Genesis 2:24. Usage: The Hebrew word "debeq" refers to something that binds or holds together, akin to glue or adhesive. It is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe a strong bond or attachment, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of binding or clinging was significant in both physical and relational contexts. The idea of adhering or sticking was often used to describe loyalty, commitment, and the inseparable nature of certain relationships, such as marriage or covenantal bonds. The root דָּבַק (dabaq) is frequently used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the closeness and loyalty expected in relationships with God and among His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to dabaq Definition to cling NASB Translation adhere (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleave (Aramaic) corresponding to dabaq; to stick to -- cleave. see HEBREW dabaq Forms and Transliterations דָּבְקִ֖ין דבקין dā·ḇə·qîn dāḇəqîn daveKinLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:43 HEB: וְלָֽא־ לֶהֱוֹ֥ן דָּבְקִ֖ין דְּנָ֣ה עִם־ NAS: of men; but they will not adhere to one KJV: but they shall not cleave one to INT: not they will not adhere one to 1 Occurrence |
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