Strong's Lexicon dayyan: Judge Original Word: דַּיָּן Word Origin: Derived from the root דִּין (din), meaning "to judge" or "to govern." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2923 (κριτής, kritēs): Refers to a judge or one who passes judgment. - G2919 (κρίνω, krinō): To judge, decide, or determine. Usage: The term "dayyan" refers to a judge or one who exercises judgment. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it denotes an individual who is responsible for making legal decisions and ensuring justice within the community. The role of a dayyan is crucial in maintaining order and righteousness according to the laws given by God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, judges played a vital role in society. They were not only legal arbiters but also leaders who guided the people in spiritual and moral matters. The period of the Judges, as described in the Book of Judges, was a time when these leaders were raised by God to deliver Israel from oppression and to lead them back to faithfulness. The role of a judge was both judicial and military, often involving the deliverance of Israel from its enemies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from din Definition a judge NASB Translation judges (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דַּיָּן] noun masculine judge; — plural דַּתָּנִין Ezra 7:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance judge (Aramaic) corresp. To dayan -- judge. see HEBREW dayan Forms and Transliterations וְדַיָּנִ֗ין ודינין vedaiyaNin wə·ḏay·yā·nîn wəḏayyānînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:25 HEB: מֶ֣נִּי שָׁפְטִ֞ין וְדַיָּנִ֗ין דִּי־ לֶהֱוֹ֤ן NAS: magistrates and judges that they may judge KJV: magistrates and judges, which may judge INT: appoint magistrates and judges who become 1 Occurrence |
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