Original Word: דְּבוֹרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: dbowrah
Pronunciation: deh-vo-RAH
Phonetic Spelling: (deb-o-raw')
Definition: the bee
Meaning: The word דְּבוֹרָה primarily means "bee."

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּבַר (dabar), meaning "to speak" or "to arrange."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word דְּבוֹרָה (Deborah) in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of a bee can be related to the Greek word μέλισσα (melissa), which also means "bee." This Greek term is not directly linked to a Strong's number in the context of biblical names or narratives but is relevant in understanding the cultural and symbolic significance of bees in ancient texts.

Usage: The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a bee, an insect known for its industrious nature and production of honey. It is also used as a proper name, most notably for the prophetess and judge Deborah in the Book of Judges.

Context: The Hebrew word דְּבוֹרָה (Deborah) is a feminine noun that signifies a bee, an insect that is emblematic of industriousness and community. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bees were valued for their honey, a primary sweetener and a symbol of abundance and prosperity. The term is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Scriptures to convey diligence and productivity.

In the biblical narrative, דְּבוֹרָה is also the name of a prominent female figure, Deborah, who served as a prophetess and judge over Israel. Her story is recounted in Judges 4-5, where she is depicted as a leader who, alongside Barak, led the Israelites to victory against the Canaanite army led by Sisera. Deborah's role as a judge and prophetess highlights her wisdom, leadership, and the respect she commanded among the people of Israel.

The name Deborah, meaning "bee," may symbolize her industrious nature and her role in bringing about order and justice, much like the structured and cooperative nature of a bee colony. Her song, recorded in Judges 5, is one of the oldest passages in the Bible and celebrates the triumph of Israel under her guidance.

Word Origin
from dabar
Definition
a bee
NASB Translation
bee (1), bees (3).

I. דְּבוֺרָה noun feminine bee (compare Arabic , swarm of bees, Aramaic דַּבַּרְתָּא, Syriac ) Isaiah 7:18; plural דְּבֹרִים Deuteronomy 1:44; Judges 14:8; Psalm 118:12. Read also דְּבֹרוֺ its bees 1 Samuel 14:26 for ᵑ0 דְּבַשׁ compare ᵐ5 We Dr.

bee

Or (shortened) dborah {deb-o-raw'}; from dabar (in the sense of orderly motion); the bee (from its systematic instincts) -- bee.

see HEBREW dabar

דְּבוֹרִ֛ים דבורים הַדְּבֹרִ֑ים הדברים וְלַ֨דְּבוֹרָ֔ה ולדבורה כִדְבוֹרִ֗ים כדבורים chidvoRim də·ḇō·w·rîm dəḇōwrîm devoRim had·də·ḇō·rîm haddəḇōrîm haddevoRim ḵiḏ·ḇō·w·rîm ḵiḏḇōwrîm veLaddevoRah wə·lad·də·ḇō·w·rāh wəladdəḇōwrāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts