Strong's Lexicon davvay: Faint, sick, unwell Original Word: דַּוָּי Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּוָה (dawah), which means to be sick or unwell. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, similar concepts of sickness or weakness can be found in Greek words such as ἀσθενής (asthenēs - G772), meaning weak or sickly, and κάμνω (kamnō - G2577), meaning to be weary or ill. Usage: The Hebrew word "davvay" is used to describe a state of physical or emotional weakness, sickness, or faintness. It conveys a sense of being unwell or afflicted, often in a context of distress or suffering. This term can be applied to both physical ailments and metaphorical expressions of weakness or despair. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, health and wellness were closely tied to one's spiritual and communal standing. Sickness was often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or a consequence of sin. The community played a significant role in caring for the sick, and rituals for purification and healing were integral to religious practice. Understanding terms like "davvay" within this context highlights the holistic view of health in biblical times, encompassing physical, spiritual, and communal dimensions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadjective from davah Definition faint NASB Translation faint (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [דַּוַּי] adjective faint (on form compare BaNB 487) — דַּוָּי֑ Isaiah 1:5 2t. — faint, always of heart Isaiah 1:5 ("" לָחֳלִי figurative of condition of people); Jeremiah 8:18; Lamentations 1:22 of sorrow and distress. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance faint From daveh; sick; figuratively, troubled -- faint. see HEBREW daveh Forms and Transliterations דַּוָּֽי׃ דַוָּֽי׃ דוי׃ davVai daw·wāy ḏaw·wāy dawwāy ḏawwāyLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 1:5 HEB: וְכָל־ לֵבָ֖ב דַּוָּֽי׃ NAS: And the whole heart is faint. KJV: is sick, and the whole heart faint. INT: and the whole heart is faint Jeremiah 8:18 Lamentations 1:22 3 Occurrences |
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