Lexicon doberah: Pasture, fold Original Word: דֹּבְרָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance float Feminine active participle of dabar in the sense of driving (compare dober); a raft -- float. see HEBREW dabar see HEBREW dober NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dabar Definition floats, rafts NASB Translation rafts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דֹּבְרוֺת noun feminine plural floats, rafts 1 Kings 5:23. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּבַר (dabar), which generally means "to arrange" or "to lead."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew word דֹּבְרָה (dobrah) as it specifically refers to a type of raft used in the Hebrew context. However, Greek terms related to watercraft or vessels in general might be considered in broader studies of ancient transportation methods. Usage: The term דֹּבְרָה appears in the context of describing a type of watercraft used for crossing or navigating bodies of water. It is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a raft or similar floating device. Context: The Hebrew word דֹּבְרָה (dobrah) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of 2 Samuel 19:18. In this passage, the term is used to describe a raft or ferry that was employed to transport the king's household across the Jordan River. The context suggests a practical and utilitarian use of the raft, highlighting its role in facilitating movement and communication across water barriers. The use of דֹּבְרָה underscores the importance of such simple yet effective means of transportation in ancient times, particularly in regions where rivers and other bodies of water presented natural obstacles. The construction and use of rafts would have been a common practice, reflecting the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people in utilizing available materials to create functional watercraft. Forms and Transliterations דֹּבְר֤וֹת דברות dō·ḇə·rō·wṯ dōḇərōwṯ doeRotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 5:9 HEB: וַ֠אֲנִי אֲשִׂימֵ֨ם דֹּבְר֤וֹת בַּיָּם֙ עַֽד־ NAS: and I will make them into rafts [to go] by sea KJV: them by sea in floats unto the place INT: and I will make rafts sea against 1 Occurrence |
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