1866. deror

Lexicon

deror: Liberty, freedom, release

Original Word: דְּרוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: drowr
Pronunciation: deh-rohr'
Phonetic Spelling: (der-ore')
Definition: Liberty, freedom, release
Meaning: the swift, a kind of swallow

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swallow

The same as drowr, applied to a bird; the swift, a kind of swallow -- swallow.

see HEBREW drowr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as deror
Definition
swallow (a kind of bird)
NASB Translation
swallow (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. דְּרוֺר noun feminine^{Psalm 84:4} swallow Psalm 84:4 ("" צִמּוֺר), Che (q. v.) makes simile of quiet, peace, security, and supplies ellipsis; in simile, Proverbs 26:2 כַּצִמּוֺר לָנוּד כַּדְּרוֺר לָעוּף (of groundless curse, which does not alight, i.e. is not fulfilled).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to move rapidly.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew word דְּרוֹר (deror) in the Strong's Concordance. However, the concept of birds and their symbolic meanings can be found throughout the Greek New Testament, often using different terms to describe various species and their attributes.

Usage: The term "deror" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a type of bird, specifically a swift or swallow, known for its rapid and agile flight.

Context: The Hebrew word דְּרוֹר (deror) appears in the context of describing a bird known for its swift and agile movements. This term is traditionally understood to refer to a type of swallow or swift, birds that are characterized by their rapid flight patterns and ability to maneuver quickly in the air. The swallow is often associated with freedom and grace, reflecting the bird's ability to move effortlessly through the skies.

In the cultural and natural context of the ancient Near East, swallows were common and would have been familiar to the people of Israel. Their migratory patterns and nesting habits were observed and noted, making them a fitting symbol in biblical literature. The swallow's presence in the Bible often evokes themes of freedom and the natural order, as these birds are seen as part of God's creation, moving freely and purposefully.

The Berean Standard Bible does not specifically mention "deror" in its English translation, but the concept of swallows and their characteristics can be found in various passages that speak to the beauty and intricacy of God's creation.

Forms and Transliterations

וּדְר֤וֹר ׀ ודרור כַּדְּר֣וֹר כדרור kad·də·rō·wr kaddeRor kaddərōwr ū·ḏə·rō·wr udeRor ūḏərōwr

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 84:3
HEB: מָ֪צְאָה בַ֡יִת וּדְר֤וֹר ׀ קֵ֥ן לָהּ֮
NAS: a house, And the swallow a nest
KJV: an house, and the swallow a nest
INT: has found A house and the swallow A nest where

Proverbs 26:2
HEB: כַּצִּפּ֣וֹר לָ֭נוּד כַּדְּר֣וֹר לָע֑וּף כֵּ֥ן
NAS: in [its] flitting, like a swallow in [its] flying,
KJV: by wandering, as the swallow by flying,
INT: A sparrow in flitting A swallow in flying So

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 1866
2 Occurrences

kad·də·rō·wr — 1 Occ.
ū·ḏə·rō·wr — 1 Occ.