דֶּ֫בֶק
de.veq
joint
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "de.veq" (Strong's number H1694) appears to be a physical connection or joint. Its "short definition" confirms this, labeling it as a "joint." With only three occurrences in the Bible, its range of usage is limited, but it demonstrates its importance in certain contexts. In these physical actions, joints play a crucial role in movement and structure, suggesting that "de.veq" highlights a fundamental aspect of the physical world. Given its association with the physical action domain, "de.veq" likely conveys the idea of attachment or combination. In a joint, two bones or elements are connected, allowing for movement or stability. This emphasis on connection may imply that "de.veq" represents a concept of wholeness or unity. However, without further definitions or examples from the provided data, it's difficult to fully capture the nuances of this word.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith. He who smoothes with the hammer encourages him who strikes the anvil, saying of the soldering, “It is good;” and he fastens it with nails, that it might not totter.
1 Kings 22:34A certain man drew his bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor. Therefore he said to the driver of his chariot, “Turn your hand, and carry me out of the battle; for I am severely wounded.”
2 Chronicles 18:33A certain man drew his bow at random, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor. Therefore he said to the driver of the chariot, “Turn your hand, and carry me out of the army; for I am severely wounded.”