Original Word: דַּכָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: dakkah
Pronunciation: dak-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (dak-kaw')
Definition: mutilated
Meaning: The term "dakkah" refers to being crushed, bruised, or mutilated. It conveys a sense of being broken down or oppressed.

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּכָא (dakah), which means to crush or to bruise.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of being crushed or broken in spirit is "ταπεινός" (tapeinos), which means humble or lowly. Another related term is "συντρίβω" (syntribo), meaning to crush or break in pieces, which captures the physical aspect of being crushed. These Greek terms reflect similar themes of humility and affliction found in the New Testament.

Usage: The word "dakkah" is used in the context of physical or metaphorical crushing or oppression. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of being broken or afflicted.

Context: • The term "dakkah" is found in the Hebrew Bible and is often associated with a state of being crushed or oppressed, both physically and spiritually. It is used to describe individuals who are broken in spirit or afflicted by circumstances. The word carries a connotation of humility and contrition, often in the context of repentance or divine judgment.
• In Isaiah 53:5, the concept of being "crushed" is prophetically applied to the suffering servant, highlighting the redemptive suffering and the bearing of iniquities. The Berean Standard Bible translates this as: "But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed."
• The term is also used in Psalm 34:18, where it is written: "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit." Here, "dakkah" is translated as "contrite," emphasizing the Lord's compassion towards those who are humble and repentant.
• The usage of "dakkah" underscores a theological theme of God's closeness to the humble and His redemptive work through suffering and brokenness.

Word Origin
from the same as dak
Definition
a crushing
NASB Translation
emasculated* (1).

דַּכָּה noun feminine crushing, מְּצוּעַדַּֿכָּה Deuteronomy 23:2 one wounded by crushing (namely of testicles).

wounded

From dakah like dakka'; mutilated -- + wounded.

see HEBREW dakah

see HEBREW dakka'

דַּכָּ֛א דכא dak·kā dakKa dakkāInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts