Lexicon dadah: To move slowly, to glide, to walk gently Original Word: דָּדָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go softly, with A doubtful root; to walk gently -- go (softly, with). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition perhaps to move slowly NASB Translation lead them in procession (1), wander (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דָּדָה] verb [move slowly] (Late Hebrew Pi`el דִּדָּה lead slowly, Hithpa`el הִדַּדָּה; Aramaic דַּדִּי, אִידַּדִּי; Arabic  is run quickly (of a camel): on form, compare Köi. 587; SS derive from דאה compare Sta§ 112 a, 150 a. 129 b, 581 d) — Pi`el Imperfect1singular suffix אֲדַדֵּם (so read for ᵑ0 אֶדַּדֵּם Dy Bi & Che, compare his critical note) lead slowly (in procession) Psalm 42:5. Hithpa`el Imperfect1singular אֶדַּדֶּה Isaiah 38:15; also suffix אֶדַּדֵּם Psalm 42:5 ᵑ0 but compare above; — walk deliberately, at ease (De Che Di), or as in procession (Ew), Isaiah 38:15 (compare Che Di VB). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific nuance of דָּדָה (dadah) as "to walk gently." However, Greek terms that convey similar ideas of gentleness or calmness in movement or demeanor might be considered in broader thematic studies. Usage: The term דָּדָה (dadah) is used in the context of moving or walking in a gentle or leisurely manner. It implies a sense of careful or deliberate movement, often associated with a calm or peaceful demeanor. Context: The Hebrew verb דָּדָה (dadah) appears in the context of describing a gentle or unhurried manner of walking. This term is relatively rare in the Hebrew Bible, and its usage is often metaphorical, suggesting a demeanor of peace or tranquility. The root conveys a sense of softness or gentleness in movement, which can be contrasted with more hurried or forceful actions. In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, walking gently could imply a state of peace or a deliberate choice to avoid haste, reflecting a broader spiritual or moral lesson about the value of patience and calmness in one's journey through life. Forms and Transliterations אֶדַּדֵּ֗ם אֶדַּדֶּ֥ה אדדה אדדם ’ed·dad·deh ’ed·dad·dêm ’eddaddeh ’eddaddêm eddadDeh eddadDemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 42:4 HEB: אֶֽעֱבֹ֨ר ׀ בַּסָּךְ֮ אֶדַּדֵּ֗ם עַד־ בֵּ֥ית NAS: with the throng [and] lead them in procession to the house KJV: with the multitude, I went with them to the house INT: to go the throng lead against to the house Isaiah 38:15 2 Occurrences |
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