Strong's Lexicon deleph: Dripping, Leak Original Word: דֶּלֶף Word Origin: From the root דָּלַף (dalaf), which means "to drip" or "to leak." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "deleph," the concept of persistent annoyance or irritation can be found in Greek words like "γόγγυσμος" (gongysmos - murmuring, grumbling) and "ἐνοχλέω" (enochleo - to trouble, to annoy). Usage: The Hebrew word "deleph" refers to the act of dripping or leaking, often used metaphorically to describe a continuous, bothersome, or nagging situation. It is typically associated with water dripping through a roof, symbolizing persistent annoyance or irritation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, houses were often constructed with flat roofs made of clay or mud, which could easily develop leaks during the rainy season. A dripping roof was not only a nuisance but could also lead to structural damage if not addressed. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience, making "deleph" a powerful metaphor for persistent troubles or irritations in life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dalaph Definition a dropping NASB Translation dripping (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs דֶּ֫לֶף noun masculine a dropping (of rain, compare WetzstZPV xiv. 1891, 5), figurative דֶּלֶף טֹרֵד מִדְיְנֵי אִשָּׁה Proverbs 19:13 etc.; טוֺרֵד בְּיוֺם סַגְרִ֑יר וְאֵשֶׁת מִדְוָ֯נִים נִשְׁתָּֽוָהּ׃ ׳ד Proverbs 27:15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dropping From dalaph; a dripping -- dropping. see HEBREW dalaph Forms and Transliterations דֶּ֣לֶף דלף וְדֶ֥לֶף ודלף de·lep̄ Delef delep̄ veDelef wə·ḏe·lep̄ wəḏelep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 19:13 HEB: בֵּ֣ן כְּסִ֑יל וְדֶ֥לֶף טֹ֝רֵ֗ד מִדְיְנֵ֥י NAS: of a wife are a constant dripping. KJV: of a wife [are] a continual dropping. INT: son A foolish dripping constant and the contentions Proverbs 27:15 2 Occurrences |
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