Strong's Lexicon dabeq: Clinging, cleaving, adhering Original Word: דָּבֵק Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּבַק (dabaq), meaning "to cling" or "to cleave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of clinging or cleaving is κολλάω (kollao), Strong's Greek #2853, which also means to glue or join closely. Usage: The term "dabeq" is used to describe something that is closely attached or adherent. In the biblical context, it often conveys the idea of loyalty, steadfastness, or a strong bond, whether in relationships, faith, or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of clinging or cleaving was significant in various aspects of life, including familial relationships, covenantal faithfulness, and religious devotion. The idea of being "dabeq" to God or to one another was seen as a virtue, reflecting commitment and unwavering loyalty. This concept is deeply rooted in the covenantal relationships that were central to Israelite society, where loyalty to God and to one another was paramount. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dabaq Definition a clinging, cleaving NASB Translation attached (1), held fast (1), who sticks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דָּבֵק adjective clinging, cleaving (to), ׳דּ absolute וְיֵשׁ אֹהֵב דָּבֵק מֵאָח Proverbs 18:24; דְּבֵקָה לְ2Chronicles 3:12 (of cherub's wing); of cleaving to ׳הַדְּבֵקִים בְּ י Deuteronomy 4:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cleave, joining, stick closer From dabaq; adhering -- cleave, joining, stick closer. see HEBREW dabaq Forms and Transliterations דְּבֵקָ֕ה דָּבֵ֥ק דבק דבקה הַדְּבֵקִ֔ים הדבקים dā·ḇêq dāḇêq daVek də·ḇê·qāh dəḇêqāh deveKah had·də·ḇê·qîm haddəḇêqîm haddeveKimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 4:4 HEB: וְאַתֶּם֙ הַדְּבֵקִ֔ים בַּיהוָ֖ה אֱלֹהֵיכֶ֑ם NAS: But you who held fast to the LORD KJV: But ye that did cleave unto the LORD INT: who held to the LORD your God 2 Chronicles 3:12 Proverbs 18:24 3 Occurrences |
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