Original Word: דַּכָּא
Part of Speech: Adjective; noun masculine
Transliteration: dakka'
Pronunciation: dak-KAW
Phonetic Spelling: (dak-kaw')
Definition: crushed
Meaning: The term דַּכָּא (dakkāʾ) primarily conveys the idea of being crushed, broken, or contrite. It is often used in a figurative sense to describe a state of humility or contrition, particularly in a spiritual or emotional context.

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּכָא (dākāʾ), which means to crush or to be crushed.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4937 (συντρίβω • syntribō): To crush, break in pieces, shatter. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to convey similar themes of brokenness and contrition.
• G2588 (καρδία • kardia): Heart. While not a direct translation, this term is often used in conjunction with concepts of contrition and humility in the New Testament.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term דַּכָּא (dakkāʾ), highlighting its significance in the biblical text and its enduring theological implications.

Usage: The word דַּכָּא (dakkāʾ) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of being crushed or broken, often in relation to the human spirit or heart. It is used to express deep humility, repentance, or a contrite heart before God.

Context: • Contextual Analysis: The term דַּכָּא (dakkāʾ) is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to depict a profound sense of brokenness or humility. It is often associated with a contrite heart, which is seen as pleasing to God. This concept is central to the biblical understanding of repentance and the human condition before the divine.
• Theological Significance: In the biblical narrative, being "crushed" or "contrite" is not merely a physical state but a spiritual posture. It reflects an acknowledgment of one's own limitations and sinfulness, leading to genuine repentance and a turning towards God. This state of contrition is often portrayed as a prerequisite for receiving God's grace and forgiveness.
• Key Biblical References:
• Psalm 34:18 (BSB): "The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit."
• Isaiah 57:15 (BSB): "For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.'"
• Literary and Cultural Context: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of being crushed or contrite was deeply tied to the sacrificial system and the idea of atonement. A contrite heart was seen as a spiritual sacrifice that was more valuable than physical offerings.

I. דַּכָּא adjective contrite (crushed) — דַּכָּא Isaiah 57:15; דַּכְּאֵי Psalm 34:19 — contrite Isaiah 57:15 ("" שְׁפַלרֿוּחַ); רוּחַ ׳ד Psalm 34:19 ("" נִשְׁבְּרֵילֵֿב).

II. דַּכָּא noun [masculine] dust (as pulverized), תָּשֵׁב אֱנוֺשׁ עַדדַּֿכָּא Psalm 90:3 (on form compare Ba^{NB 143}).

contrite, destruction

From daka'; crushed (literally powder, or figuratively, contrite) -- contrite, destruction.

see HEBREW daka'

דַּכְּאֵי־ דַּכָּ֑א דַּכָּא֙ דכא דכאי־ dak·kā dak·kə·’ê- dakKa dakkā dakkə’ê- dakkeeiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts