דִּקְלָה (diq.lah)
diq.lah
Diklah
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Diklah, appearing in Genesis 10:27 and 1 Chronicles 1:21, belongs to a son of Joktan within the genealogies of the ancient Near East. The Hebrew word signifies a palm tree or grove, an image that fits the geography of southern Arabia where these tribes are situated. In these lists, Diklah stands alongside brothers like Sheba and Ophir, marking him as part of a larger clan structure.
Lexical sources note an ambiguity in how this name functions. While it primarily identifies a specific individual, some scholars suggest it may also refer to the territory or people descended from him. This dual usage reflects a common ancient practice where tribal names served as shorthand for both the ancestor and the land they inhabited. The brevity of its biblical appearance keeps the focus on its role in tracing lineage rather than detailed narrative action.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Diklah appears in the genealogical records of Genesis and Chronicles, identifying a son of Joktan. While it does not carry a narrative story, its meaning as a palm tree connects us to the ancient geography of southern Arabia. In that region, palms were vital sources of life, providing food, shade, and materials for shelter.
These lists remind us that God cares about every individual in His family history. Each name marks a real person who contributed to the lineage leading toward the nations of the earth. We see here that our faith is rooted in history and community, not just abstract ideas. The inclusion of names like Diklah shows that ordinary people are part of God's grand design.
When we read these ancient records, we are invited to trust that God preserves every detail of His people. Just as a palm tree stands firm in its environment, these ancestors stood as part of a larger clan structure. Their names endure, pointing us to the faithful God who remembers and records His children across generations.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Diklah2×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- דִּקְלָֽה\׃2×
Key Verses
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Genesis 10:27
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
This occurrence places Diklah among the sons of Joktan in the Table of Nations, linking him to the spread of peoples after the flood.
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I Chronicles 1:21
Hadoram, Uzal, Diklah,
This parallel record confirms the lineage through Judah, showing how later generations preserved these ancestral names for theological continuity.