Strong's Lexicon dakkah: Contrition, crushed, broken Original Word: דַּכָּה Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּכָא (dakah), meaning "to crush" or "to break in pieces." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4937 (συντρίβω, syntribo): To crush, break in pieces - G2588 (καρδία, kardia): Heart, often used in the context of inner life and emotions, including contrition Usage: The Hebrew word "dakkah" conveys the idea of being crushed or broken, often in a metaphorical sense. It is used to describe a state of humility, contrition, or being broken in spirit. This term is frequently associated with repentance and the recognition of one's own sinfulness before God. It emphasizes the inner condition of a person who is truly penitent and aware of their need for divine mercy and grace. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of being "crushed" or "broken" was not merely physical but deeply spiritual. It reflected a profound awareness of one's limitations and failures in light of God's holiness. The Israelites understood that true repentance involved a broken and contrite heart, which was more acceptable to God than mere ritual sacrifices. This understanding is rooted in the sacrificial system, where the external act of sacrifice was meant to reflect an internal reality of repentance and humility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as dak Definition a crushing NASB Translation emasculated* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דַּכָּה noun feminine crushing, מְּצוּעַדַּֿכָּה Deuteronomy 23:2 one wounded by crushing (namely of testicles). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance wounded From dakah like dakka'; mutilated -- + wounded. see HEBREW dakah see HEBREW dakka' Forms and Transliterations דַּכָּ֛א דכא dak·kā dakKa dakkāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 23:1 HEB: יָבֹ֧א פְצֽוּעַ־ דַּכָּ֛א וּכְר֥וּת שָׁפְכָ֖ה NAS: one who is emasculated or has his male organ INT: shall enter one wounded cut has his male |
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