Lexical Summary 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 Overview The verb דָּדָה describes a deliberate, measured pace that is neither hurried nor aimless. Its two appearances frame a theology of movement that is at once physical and spiritual—purposeful progress in the presence of God. Occurrences in Scripture Psalm 42:4 – Procession Toward the Sanctuary In a psalm of the sons of Korah, the writer recalls joining the festive throng on its way to the house of God: “how I walked with the multitude, leading the procession to the house of God, with shouts of joy and praise” (Psalm 42:4). The slow, ordered movement captures several realities: 1. Corporate Worship. The community advances together, reinforcing the covenant identity of Israel. Isaiah 38:15 – The Quiet Walk of a Delivered King After being rescued from terminal illness, Hezekiah responds: “I will walk humbly all my years because of this anguish of my soul” (Isaiah 38:15). The same verb now depicts an individual’s renewed life orientation: 1. Humility. Deliverance produces quiet gratitude rather than boastful activism. Theology of Measured Walking The Scriptural call is not merely to move but to move rightly. Elsewhere Israel is urged to “walk after the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 13:4) and to “walk humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8). The idea behind דָּדָה contributes to this broader motif: • Direction: always oriented toward God—whether the temple (Psalm 42) or the remainder of a king’s life (Isaiah 38). Historical and Cultural Setting Ancient Near-Eastern pilgrimages often involved long journeys, families, and livestock. A measured pace was practical, yet Scripture elevates it into spiritual symbolism. Processional worship (Psalm 42; Psalm 68:24-27) reminded Israel that corporate identity is forged in shared movement toward God. Royal liturgies (Isaiah 38) displayed how personal experience of salvation reshaped the monarch’s public posture. Implications for Worship and Ministry 1. Liturgical Planning. Services that include processional elements echo the biblical pattern of orderly, joyful approach to God. Doctrinal Connections • Providence: God directs both communal journeys and individual recoveries. Summary דָּדָה portrays the quiet, steady stride of hearts oriented toward the Lord—whether in throngs ascending Zion or in a king pacing his added years. It summons God’s people to intentional, humble, and worshipful movement through every season of 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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