Strong's Lexicon Delilah: Delilah Original Word: דִּלִילָה Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root דָּלַל (dalal), meaning "to be low, to hang down, to be feeble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Delilah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as her account is specific to the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: Delilah is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. The name is associated with the Philistine woman who lived in the Valley of Sorek and is most famously known for her role in the narrative of Samson, a judge of Israel. Her name is often interpreted to mean "delicate" or "languishing." Cultural and Historical Background: Delilah is a central figure in the account of Samson, found in the Book of Judges. The narrative takes place during a time when the Israelites were under Philistine oppression. Delilah is portrayed as a cunning and persuasive woman who is approached by the Philistine rulers to discover the secret of Samson's strength. Her account reflects the complex interactions between the Israelites and the Philistines, highlighting themes of betrayal, seduction, and the consequences of disobedience to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dalal Definition Philistine mistress of Samson NASB Translation Delilah (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs דְּלִילָה proper name, feminine Delila, Philistine woman, mistress of Samson Judges 16:4,6,10,12,13,18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Delilah From dalal; languishing -- Delilah, a Philistine woman -- Delilah. see HEBREW dalal Forms and Transliterations דְּלִילָ֜ה דְּלִילָֽה׃ דְּלִילָה֙ דְּלִילָה֩ דְלִילָ֗ה דלילה דלילה׃ də·lî·lāh deliLah dəlîlāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 16:4 HEB: שֹׂרֵ֑ק וּשְׁמָ֖הּ דְּלִילָֽה׃ NAS: of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. KJV: of Sorek, whose name [was] Delilah. INT: of Sorek name was Delilah Judges 16:6 Judges 16:10 Judges 16:12 Judges 16:13 Judges 16:18 6 Occurrences |
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