1781. dayyan

Lexicon

dayyan: Judge

Original Word: דַּיָּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: dayan
Pronunciation: dah-YAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (dah-yawn')
Definition: Judge
Meaning: a judge, advocate

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

judge

From diyn; a judge or advocate -- judge.

see HEBREW diyn

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from din
Definition
a judge
NASB Translation
judge (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

דַּיָּן noun masculine judge 1 Samuel 24:16; construct דַּיַּן Psalm 68:6.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root דִּין (din), which means "to judge" or "to govern."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in the Strong's Concordance is G2923 (κριτής, kritēs), which also means "judge." This term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals who serve in a judicial capacity, similar to the role of דַּיָּן in the Hebrew Bible. The Greek term emphasizes the function of judging and decision-making in both legal and moral contexts.

Usage: The term דַּיָּן is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to individuals who hold the position of a judge or an arbiter, responsible for making legal decisions and ensuring justice within the community.

Context: • The Hebrew term דַּיָּן (dayyan) is primarily used to describe a person who serves as a judge or arbiter in legal matters. This role is crucial in maintaining justice and order within the society, as judges were responsible for interpreting the law and making decisions in disputes.
• In the context of ancient Israel, judges were often seen as divinely appointed leaders who not only settled legal disputes but also provided guidance and leadership to the people. They were expected to uphold the principles of justice as outlined in the Torah.
• The role of a judge was highly esteemed, and judges were expected to be impartial, wise, and knowledgeable in the law. They played a significant role in the administration of justice, ensuring that the rights of individuals were protected and that the community adhered to the covenantal laws.
• The concept of a judge in the Hebrew Bible also extends to the idea of God as the ultimate judge, who administers divine justice and righteousness. This theological aspect underscores the belief that human judges are representatives of God's justice on earth.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used in contexts that emphasize the importance of justice and the role of judges in upholding it. For example, in passages where the responsibilities and expectations of judges are outlined, the term highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of their role.

Forms and Transliterations

וְדַיַּ֣ן ודין לְדַיָּ֔ן לדין lə·ḏay·yān ledaiYan ləḏayyān vedaiYan wə·ḏay·yan wəḏayyan

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 24:15
HEB: וְהָיָ֤ה יְהוָה֙ לְדַיָּ֔ן וְשָׁפַ֖ט בֵּינִ֣י
NAS: The LORD therefore be judge and decide
KJV: The LORD therefore be judge, and judge
INT: become the LORD therefore be judge and decide between

Psalm 68:5
HEB: אֲבִ֣י יְ֭תוֹמִים וְדַיַּ֣ן אַלְמָנ֑וֹת אֱ֝לֹהִ֗ים
NAS: of the fatherless and a judge for the widows,
KJV: of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows,
INT: A father of the fatherless judge the widows is God

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1781
2 Occurrences

lə·ḏay·yān — 1 Occ.
wə·ḏay·yan — 1 Occ.