Strong's Lexicon dagar: To brood, to hatch Original Word: דָּגַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "dagar," the concept of nurturing and protection can be seen in Greek words like "ἐπισκιάζω" (episkiazō - to overshadow, to envelop in a haze of brilliancy) as used in the New Testament, such as in Luke 1:35, where the Holy Spirit overshadows Mary. Usage: The Hebrew verb "dagar" primarily means to brood or to hatch, often used in the context of birds sitting on their eggs to bring forth life. It conveys the idea of nurturing and protecting until the time of birth or emergence. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the imagery of a bird brooding over its eggs was a familiar sight, symbolizing care, protection, and the nurturing aspect of creation. This imagery is often used in the Bible to describe God's protective and nurturing nature towards His people. The process of brooding is essential for the development and eventual hatching of eggs, making it a powerful metaphor for growth and transformation under divine care. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to gather together as a brood NASB Translation gather (1), hatches eggs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דָּגַר] verb gather together as a brood (compare Aramaic דְּגַר heap together; so  Nasar.) — Qal Perfect3masculine singular דָּ֨גָר Jeremiah 17:11; 3feminine singular דָּֽגְרָה Isaiah 34:15 — gather together into its shadow Isaiah 34:15 (of קִמֹּז, q. v.), דָּגָר וְלֹא יָלָד֑ Jeremiah 17:11 (of partridge; simile of one getting riches unjustly). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gather, sit A primitive root, to brood over eggs or young -- gather, sit. Forms and Transliterations דָגַר֙ דגר וְדָגְרָ֣ה ודגרה ḏā·ḡar daGar ḏāḡar vedageRah wə·ḏā·ḡə·rāh wəḏāḡərāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 34:15 HEB: וַתְּמַלֵּ֔ט וּבָקְעָ֖ה וְדָגְרָ֣ה בְצִלָּ֑הּ אַךְ־ NAS: And it will hatch and gather [them] under its protection. KJV: and hatch, and gather under her shadow: INT: and lay will hatch and gather protection Yes Jeremiah 17:11 2 Occurrences |
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