דָּאָה
da.ah
to fly
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "da.ah" (H1675) is defined as "to fly." This verb is classified under the semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures," indicating its primary association with the natural world. In the Bible, "da.ah" is used a total of 4 times, suggesting a relatively limited but specific range of usage. Given its definition, it is likely that "da.ah" is used to describe the physical action of flying, possibly in reference to birds or other creatures that possess this ability. The verb's occurrence in the Bible may be related to descriptions of natural phenomena, such as the flight of birds or the movement of insects. The significance of "da.ah" lies in its ability to convey a sense of movement and freedom, which may be seen as a contrast to the more grounded or stationary aspects of life. Its use in the Bible may serve to highlight the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as well as the diversity of creatures that inhabit it.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
He rode on a cherub, and flew. Yes, he soared on the wings of the wind.
Jeremiah 48:40For Yahweh says: “Behold, he will fly as an eagle, and will spread out his wings against Moab.
Jeremiah 49:22Behold, he will come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah. The heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Deuteronomy 28:49Yahweh will bring a nation against you from far, from the end of the earth, as the eagle flies: a nation whose language you will not understand,