Lexicon deyo: Enough, sufficient Original Word: דְּיוֹ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ink Of uncertain derivation; ink -- ink. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originnoun from davah Definition ink NASB Translation ink (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דְּיוֺ noun masculine ink (Late Hebrew id., Aramaic דְּיוּתָא ![]() ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּוָה (dawah), which means to be sick or unwell, possibly alluding to the staining or marking nature of ink.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3181: μέλαν (melan) • ink Usage: The term דְּיוֹ is used in the context of writing, specifically referring to the substance used for inscribing text on a surface, such as parchment or papyrus. Context: The Hebrew word דְּיוֹ (deyo) appears in the Old Testament in the context of writing and documentation. It is specifically mentioned in Jeremiah 36:18, where Baruch, the scribe, describes how he wrote the words of the prophet Jeremiah with ink in a scroll. This reference highlights the practical aspects of ancient writing practices, where ink was an essential component for recording messages, prophecies, and legal documents. The use of ink in biblical times underscores the importance of written communication in preserving divine revelations and historical records. The process of making ink in ancient times involved combining soot or charcoal with water and a binding agent, such as gum arabic, to create a substance that could be applied with a reed pen. The mention of ink in the Bible reflects the broader cultural and technological context of the ancient Near East, where writing was a crucial tool for administration, education, and religious practice. Forms and Transliterations בַּדְּיֽוֹ׃ בדיו׃ bad·də·yōw baddeYo baddəyōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 36:18 HEB: עַל־ הַסֵּ֖פֶר בַּדְּיֽוֹ׃ פ NAS: to me, and I wrote them with ink on the book. KJV: and I wrote [them] with ink in the book. INT: on the book ink 1 Occurrence |