1681. dibbah

Lexicon

dibbah: Report, Slander, Defamation, Whispering

Original Word: דִּבָּה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: dibbah
Pronunciation: dib-baw'
Phonetic Spelling: (dib-baw')
Definition: Report, Slander, Defamation, Whispering
Meaning: slander

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

defaming, evil report, infamy, slander

From dabab (in the sense of furtive motion); slander -- defaming, evil report, infamy, slander.

see HEBREW dabab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from dabab
Definition
whispering, defamation, evil report
NASB Translation
bad report (2), bad* (2), evil report (1), report (2), slander (2), whispering (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

דִּבָּה noun feminine whispering, defamation, evil report (? as that which glides stealthily) — absolute ׳ד Numbers 14:36; Proverbs 10:18; construct דִּבַּת Jeremiah 20:10 4t.; suffix דִּבָּֽתְךָ Proverbs 25:10 דִּבָּתָם Genesis 37:2; —

1 whispering Psalm 31:14; Jeremiah 20:10 (Hi Hup De Gf VB; yet compare Che Psalm).

2 defamation Proverbs 10:18 (with הוציא).

3 evil report, specifically a (true) report of evil doing Genesis 37:2 (P) וַיָּבֵא אֶתדִּֿבָּתָם רָעָה; compare also Proverbs 25:10 & Ezekiel 36:3 וֵַ˜תּעֲלוּ עַלשְֿׂפַת לָשׁוֺן וְדִבַּתעָֿ֑ם, unfavourable report of spies Numbers 13:32; Numbers 14:36,37 (all P & all with הוֺצִיא; adjective רעה only Numbers 14:37).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to slander or defame.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1611 (ekthesis): Refers to a declaration or report, often with a negative connotation.
• G3059 (logismos): Involves reasoning or thought, sometimes used in the context of arguments or calculations that can be misleading.
• G4190 (ponēros): Describes something evil or wicked, often used to characterize harmful speech or actions.
• G4191 (ponēria): Refers to wickedness or malice, including the intent to harm others through speech.
• G4487 (rhema): Generally means a word or saying, but can be used in contexts where speech is harmful or deceitful.

In summary, "dibbah" is a term that encapsulates the destructive power of slanderous speech, highlighting the importance of truth and integrity in communication as emphasized throughout the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word "dibbah" appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often associated with negative speech or reports that lead to discord or harm. It is used to describe the act of spreading false or damaging information about others.

Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The term "dibbah" is found in several passages, including Genesis 37:2, where Joseph brings a bad report about his brothers to their father. In Numbers 13:32, the spies bring back an evil report about the land of Canaan, discouraging the Israelites. Proverbs 10:18 warns against hiding hatred with lying lips and spreading slander.
• Theological Implications: In the biblical context, "dibbah" is seen as a serious offense, as it can lead to division, mistrust, and conflict within a community. The act of slander is condemned as it goes against the values of truthfulness and integrity upheld in the Scriptures.
• Moral and Ethical Considerations: The Bible consistently warns against the use of slanderous speech, emphasizing the importance of maintaining honesty and integrity in communication. Slander is viewed as a destructive force that can harm relationships and communities.
• Cultural Context: In ancient Israelite society, reputation and honor were highly valued, and slander could have severe social and legal consequences. The biblical texts reflect a strong cultural aversion to false testimony and malicious speech.

Forms and Transliterations

דִ֝בָּ֗ה דִּבַּ֣ת דִּבַּ֤ת דִּבַּ֥ת דִּבָּתָ֥ם דִבַּת־ דִבָּ֖ה דבה דבת דבת־ דבתם וְ֝דִבָּתְךָ֗ וְדִבַּת־ ודבת־ ודבתך dib·bā·ṯām ḏib·bāh dib·baṯ ḏib·baṯ- dibBah ḏibbāh dibBat dibbaṯ ḏibbaṯ- dibbaTam dibbāṯām vedibbat vedibbatecha wə·ḏib·bā·ṯə·ḵā wə·ḏib·baṯ- wəḏibbaṯ- wəḏibbāṯəḵā

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 37:2
HEB: יוֹסֵ֛ף אֶת־ דִּבָּתָ֥ם רָעָ֖ה אֶל־
NAS: brought back a bad report
KJV: unto his father their evil report.
INT: brought and Joseph report their evil about

Numbers 13:32
HEB: וַיּוֹצִ֜יאוּ דִּבַּ֤ת הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ אֲשֶׁ֣ר
NAS: of Israel a bad report of the land
KJV: And they brought up an evil report of the land
INT: gave A bad of the land which

Numbers 14:36
HEB: הָ֣עֵדָ֔ה לְהוֹצִ֥יא דִבָּ֖ה עַל־ הָאָֽרֶץ׃
NAS: him by bringing out a bad report concerning
KJV: against him, by bringing up a slander upon the land,
INT: the congregation bringing A bad concerning the land

Numbers 14:37
HEB: הָֽאֲנָשִׁ֔ים מוֹצִאֵ֥י דִבַּת־ הָאָ֖רֶץ רָעָ֑ה
NAS: who brought out the very bad report
KJV: the evil report upon the land,
INT: those brought report of the land the evil

Psalm 31:13
HEB: כִּ֤י שָׁמַ֨עְתִּי ׀ דִּבַּ֥ת רַבִּים֮ מָג֪וֹר
NAS: For I have heard the slander of many,
KJV: For I have heard the slander of many:
INT: for have heard the slander of many Terror

Proverbs 10:18
HEB: שָׁ֑קֶר וּמוֹצִ֥א דִ֝בָּ֗ה ה֣וּא כְסִֽיל׃
NAS: And he who spreads slander is a fool.
KJV: and he that uttereth a slander, [is] a fool.
INT: lying spreads slander he fool

Proverbs 25:10
HEB: יְחַסֶּדְךָ֥ שֹׁמֵ֑עַ וְ֝דִבָּתְךָ֗ לֹ֣א תָשֽׁוּב׃
NAS: [it] will reproach you, And the evil report about you will not pass away.
KJV: [it] put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.
INT: will reproach hears and the evil you will not pass

Jeremiah 20:10
HEB: כִּ֣י שָׁמַ֜עְתִּי דִּבַּ֣ת רַבִּים֮ מָג֣וֹר
NAS: For I have heard the whispering of many,
KJV: For I heard the defaming of many,
INT: for have heard the whispering of many Terror

Ezekiel 36:3
HEB: שְׂפַ֥ת לָשׁ֖וֹן וְדִבַּת־ עָֽם׃
NAS: up in the talk and the whispering of the people.'
KJV: of talkers, and [are] an infamy of the people:
INT: the lips of talkers and the whispering of the people

9 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1681
9 Occurrences

ḏib·bāh — 2 Occ.
dib·baṯ — 4 Occ.
dib·bā·ṯām — 1 Occ.
wə·ḏib·baṯ- — 1 Occ.
wə·ḏib·bā·ṯə·ḵā — 1 Occ.