דַּד
dad
breast
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, "dad" (H1717), is translated as "breast." The term's semantic domain is classified as Geography & Place, which might seem counterintuitive given its definition as a body part. However, this classification could imply that the word is used metaphorically to refer to a region or terrain that is nourishing or provides sustenance. The word "dad" occurs four times in the Bible, but unfortunately, this data does not provide information on its specific context or usage within these occurrences. It is essential to examine each passage to understand the exact role the term plays in the narrative. The limited data on "dad" makes it challenging to assess its significance fully. Nevertheless, its relatively rare occurrence and unique classification suggest that it might be used to describe a landscape or area with distinctive characteristics, adding depth to the narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences across the text
A loving doe and a graceful deer— let her breasts satisfy you at all times. Be captivated always with her love.
Ezekiel 23:3They played the prostitute in Egypt. They played the prostitute in their youth. Their breasts were fondled there, and their youthful nipples were caressed there.
Ezekiel 23:8She hasn’t left her prostitution since leaving Egypt; for in her youth they lay with her. They caressed her youthful nipples; and they poured out their prostitution on her.
Ezekiel 23:21Thus you called to memory the lewdness of your youth, in the caressing of your nipples by the Egyptians because of your youthful breasts.