דִּבְרָה (div.rah)
div.rah
cause
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- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Aramaic noun dibrâ denotes a cause or reason, appearing only once in the biblical text within Daniel 4:26. In this context, it refers to the rationale behind Nebuchadnezzar’s command to preserve Daniel’s life during his period of madness.
This word is the Aramaic equivalent of the Hebrew dibrâ (H1700). While the Hebrew term often carries a broader sense of "word" or "speech," this specific Aramaic form narrows the focus to logical grounds or justification. Its singular usage highlights how the royal court of Babylon operated, relying on established reasons for legal and administrative decisions.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word dibrâ in Daniel 4:26 points to a specific cause or reason behind King Nebuchadnezzar’s decree. In the royal court, decisions were not arbitrary; they rested on established grounds. This reminds us that even in complex situations, there is often a clear rationale underlying events.
When we face uncertainty, we can look for the 'why' behind what happens. Understanding causes helps us navigate life with greater clarity and peace. It encourages us to seek wisdom in discerning reasons, trusting that God works through circumstances for our good. This perspective brings comfort when paths seem unclear.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- [the] cause1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דִּבְרַת֙1×