Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
| Strong's Number: | H1701 |
|---|---|
| Word: | דִּברָה |
| Part of Speech: | noun fem |
| Etymology: | (Aramaic) corresponding to H1700 |
| Language: | Aramaic |
| Occurrences: | 2 |
| Transliteration: | dibrah |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | dib-raw' |
| Meaning: | 1. intent, sake |
| KJV Renderings: | Not listed |
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[דִּבְרָה] noun feminine cause, reason (Biblical Hebrew id., √ דבר, compare על דבר Egyptian Aramaic S-CPap. B 5.6.8.16); — construct in adverb phrase עַלדִּֿבְרַת דִּי Dan 2:30 for the cause (to the intent) that, Dan 4:14 (read עַל for עַד K§ ll, 2 Bev).
Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament
R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, and Bruce K. Waltke
Daniel 2:90
Daniel 4:17
