1778. din
Strong's Lexicon
din: To judge, to contend, to plead

Original Word: דִּין
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: diyn
Pronunciation: deen
Phonetic Spelling: (deen)
Definition: To judge, to contend, to plead
Meaning: to judge

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2919 (κρίνω, krinō) - to judge, to decide

- G2920 (κρίσις, krisis) - judgment, decision

Usage: The Hebrew verb "din" primarily means to judge or to execute judgment. It conveys the act of discerning right from wrong, making decisions, and administering justice. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to God's judgment or the role of leaders and judges in Israel who were responsible for maintaining justice and righteousness among the people.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of judgment was central to maintaining the covenant relationship between God and His people. Judges were appointed to ensure that the laws given by God were upheld, and they played a crucial role in resolving disputes and maintaining social order. The idea of divine judgment was also significant, as it underscored God's sovereignty and His ultimate authority to judge the nations and individuals according to His righteousness.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to din
Definition
to judge
NASB Translation
judge* (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
judge

(Aramaic) corresp. To diyn; to judge -- judge. Or diyn, {deen}; or (Job 19:29).

see HEBREW diyn

Forms and Transliterations
דָּאיְנִין֙ דאינין dā·yə·nîn dayeNin dāyənîn
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 7:25
HEB: [דָּאֲנִין כ] (דָּאיְנִין֙ ק) לְכָל־
INT: who become judge all the people

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1778
1 Occurrence


dā·yə·nîn — 1 Occ.















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