1844. deah

Lexicon

deah: Knowledge, understanding

Original Word: דֵּעָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: de`ah
Pronunciation: deh-AH
Phonetic Spelling: (day-aw')
Definition: Knowledge, understanding
Meaning: knowledge

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

knowledge

Feminine of dea'; knowledge -- knowledge.

see HEBREW dea'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yada
Definition
knowledge
NASB Translation
knowledge (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

דֵּעָה noun feminine knowledge (strictly Infinitive of ידע) — דֵּעָה Psalm 73:11 3t.; plural דֵּעוֺת 1 Samuel 2:3; Job 36:4; — ׳תְּמִים ד Job 36:4 (of Elihu); of God's knowledge, ׳י ׳אֵל ד 1 Samuel 2:3 a God of knowledge is ׳י (on plural see Dr); יֵשׁ דֵּעָה בְעֶלְיוֺן Psalm 73:11 ("" אֵיכָה יָדַעאֵֿל); knowledge, with ׳י as object Isaiah 11:9 (where verbal force of noun appears); as taught by prophets Isaiah 28:9; וְרָעוּ אֶתְכֶם דֵּעָה וְהַשְׂכֵּיל Jeremiah 3:15 of ׳יs shepherds (i.e. future ideal rulers). Gr proposes (plausibly) רָעֹה, after ᵐ5, see also Gie.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb יָדַע (yada), which means "to know."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is G1108 (γνῶσις, gnosis), which also means "knowledge." Like דֵּעָה, γνῶσις is used to describe knowledge that is both intellectual and spiritual, often in the context of knowing God and His will.

Usage: The word דֵּעָה appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote knowledge, particularly in relation to divine understanding or wisdom. It is used to describe the knowledge that comes from God or is related to His divine will and purposes.

Context: • דֵּעָה (de'ah) is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to convey the concept of knowledge that is not merely intellectual but also moral and spiritual. It is often associated with the knowledge of God and His ways, emphasizing the importance of understanding divine truths and living according to them.
• In the Old Testament, דֵּעָה is used in contexts that highlight the value of wisdom and discernment. For example, in Isaiah 11:2, the Spirit of the Lord is described as a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and might, a Spirit of knowledge (דֵּעָה) and fear of the Lord.
• The term underscores the belief that true knowledge is rooted in a relationship with God and is essential for righteous living. It is not just about acquiring information but involves a deep, experiential understanding that guides one's actions and decisions.
• דֵּעָה is also used in contrast to ignorance or folly, illustrating the biblical theme that knowledge of God leads to life and blessing, while lack of knowledge results in destruction or judgment.

Forms and Transliterations

דֵּע֣וֹת דֵּעָ֣ה דֵּעָ֥ה דֵּעָה֙ דֵּעוֹת֙ דֵעָ֔ה דעה דעות dê‘āh ḏê‘āh dê‘ōwṯ dê·‘āh ḏê·‘āh dê·‘ō·wṯ deAh deOt

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 2:3
HEB: כִּ֣י אֵ֤ל דֵּעוֹת֙ יְהוָ֔ה [וְלֹא
NAS: is a God of knowledge, And with Him actions
KJV: [is] a God of knowledge, and by him actions
INT: is a God of knowledge the LORD not

Job 36:4
HEB: מִלָּ֑י תְּמִ֖ים דֵּע֣וֹת עִמָּֽךְ׃
NAS: One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
KJV: he that is perfect in knowledge [is] with thee.
INT: my words who knowledge with

Psalm 73:11
HEB: אֵ֑ל וְיֵ֖שׁ דֵּעָ֣ה בְעֶלְיֽוֹן׃
NAS: And is there knowledge with the Most High?
KJV: and is there knowledge in the most High?
INT: God there knowledge the Most

Isaiah 11:9
HEB: מָלְאָ֣ה הָאָ֗רֶץ דֵּעָה֙ אֶת־ יְהוָ֔ה
NAS: will be full of the knowledge of the LORD
KJV: shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD,
INT: will be full the earth of the knowledge God as the waters

Isaiah 28:9
HEB: מִי֙ יוֹרֶ֣ה דֵעָ֔ה וְאֶת־ מִ֖י
NAS: would He teach knowledge, And to whom
KJV: Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand
INT: to whom teach knowledge whom interpret

Jeremiah 3:15
HEB: וְרָע֥וּ אֶתְכֶ֖ם דֵּעָ֥ה וְהַשְׂכֵּֽיל׃
NAS: who will feed you on knowledge and understanding.
KJV: which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.
INT: heart will feed knowledge and understanding

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1844
6 Occurrences

dê·‘āh — 4 Occ.
dê·‘ō·wṯ — 2 Occ.