דַּבֶּ֫רֶת (dab.ba.rah)
dab.ba.rah
word
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun dab.ba.rah translates simply as "word" or "words." It appears only once in the Old Testament, within the blessing of Moses over the tribe of Levi in Deuteronomy 33:3. In this context, it describes the divine communication received by God’s people, emphasizing the tangible nature of what was spoken.
While Hebrew has other words for speech or utterance, dab.ba.rah stands as a straightforward term for the content of speech itself. Its singular occurrence highlights its specific poetic weight in Deuteronomy, where it underscores the reliability and preciousness of God's message to His chosen community. The word points directly to the spoken revelation that guides faith.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word dab.ba.rah appears just once in the entire Old Testament, nestled within Moses’ blessing for the tribe of Levi. It simply means "word" or "words," yet its singular use carries significant weight. In Deuteronomy 33:3, it describes how the people received God’s message at His feet. This rare occurrence highlights the preciousness and reliability of divine communication.
For your faith today, this reminds us that God’s words are tangible and personal. They are not abstract ideas but specific gifts given to those who listen. When you encounter Scripture, remember that these words were once received with reverence. They guide your steps and sustain your trust in His promises.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- from/ words/ your1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- מִ/דַּבְּרֹתֶֽי/ךָ\׃1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 33:3
Yes, he loves the people. All his saints are in your hand. They sat down at your feet. Each receives your words.
This is the only occurrence of the word, where it signifies the tangible divine message received by the saints at God's feet.