דֳּכִי (do.khi)
do.khi
pounding
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun dochi describes the forceful action of crushing, dashing, or pounding. In Scripture, it appears only once, in Psalm 93:3, where it characterizes the behavior of ocean waves. The word captures the violent impact of water as it crashes against the shore or other obstacles, emphasizing the physical energy and noise of the collision rather than just the movement of the sea.
This single occurrence places the term in a context of divine majesty. The psalmist uses this image of pounding waters to contrast the chaotic power of nature with the enduring stability of God’s throne. While the waves may dash against each other with immense force, they remain subject to the Creator who established their boundaries. The word serves as a vivid metaphor for overwhelming power that is ultimately under control.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The Hebrew word dochi describes the forceful action of crushing or pounding. It appears only once in Scripture, in Psalm 93:3, where it characterizes the behavior of ocean waves. The term captures the violent impact of water as it crashes against obstacles, emphasizing the physical energy and noise of the collision rather than just the movement of the sea.
This single occurrence places the term in a context of divine majesty. The psalmist uses this image of pounding waters to contrast the chaotic power of nature with the enduring stability of God’s throne. While the waves may dash against each other with immense force, they remain subject to the Creator who established their boundaries.
When life feels overwhelming, remember that even the most violent forces are under His control. This word serves as a vivid metaphor for power that is ultimately restrained by God’s sovereignty. You can find peace knowing that no storm exceeds His authority.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- pounding/ their1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דָּכְיָֽ/ם\׃1×
Key Verses
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Psalms 93:3
The floods have lifted up, Yahweh, the floods have lifted up their voice. The floods lift up their waves.
The word dochi appears here to describe the waves lifting up, highlighting the violent impact and noise of the collision rather than just the movement of the sea.