Strong's Lexicon Diblayim: Diblaim Original Word: דִּבְלַיִם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root דֶּבֶל (debel), meaning "a cake of pressed figs." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Diblayim in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Diblayim is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible as a personal name. It is notably mentioned as the father of Gomer, the wife of the prophet Hosea. The name itself may imply a connection to something sweet or desirable, as suggested by its root meaning "cake of figs." Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often held significant meanings and could reflect personal characteristics, familial heritage, or divine messages. The name Diblayim, with its association to figs, might suggest prosperity or abundance, as figs were a common and valued fruit in the region. The context of Diblayim in the Bible is primarily genealogical, providing background to the narrative of Hosea and Gomer. Brown-Driver-Briggs [דִּבְלַ֫יִם] proper name, masculine father of Gomer wife of Hosea דִּבְלָ֑יִם Hosea 1:3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Diblaim Dual from the masculine of dbelah; two cakes; Diblajim, a symbolic name -- Diblaim. see HEBREW dbelah Forms and Transliterations דִּבְלָ֑יִם דבלים diḇ·lā·yim diḇlāyim divLayimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Hosea 1:3 HEB: גֹּ֖מֶר בַּת־ דִּבְלָ֑יִם וַתַּ֥הַר וַתֵּֽלֶד־ NAS: the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived KJV: the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived, INT: Gomer the daughter of Diblaim conceived and bore 1 Occurrence |
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