דָּיֵק
da.yeq
siegework
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "da.yeq" (Strong's number: H1785) is associated with a concept of "siegework." This term likely refers to the act of besieging a fortified town or city, a common tactic in warfare. The word itself is not exclusively tied to laying siege, but it is strongly connected to the domain of warfare and conflict. The frequency of its occurrence in the Bible (6 times) suggests that "da.yeq" is an important concept in biblical descriptions of warfare, but not to the point of being a dominant theme. Its limited scope implies that it is a specific aspect of warfare, perhaps describing a particular technique or strategy used by ancient armies. The significance of "da.yeq" lies in its role as a verb that illustrates the reality of warfare in the ancient world. By describing the act of siegework, it provides insight into the tactics and methodologies employed by various cultures and armies. This information allows readers to better understand the historical context in which biblical events took place.
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Occurrences in Scripture
6 total occurrences across the text
In the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and encamped against it; and they built forts against it round about.
Ezekiel 4:2Lay siege against it, build forts against it, and cast up a mound against it. Also set camps against it and plant battering rams against it all around.
Ezekiel 17:17Pharaoh with his mighty army and great company won’t help him in the war, when they cast up mounds and build forts, to cut off many persons.
Ezekiel 21:22In his right hand was the lot for Jerusalem, to set battering rams, to open the mouth in the slaughter, to lift up the voice with shouting, to set battering rams against the gates, to cast up mounds, and to build forts.
Ezekiel 26:8He will kill your daughters in the field with the sword. He will make forts against you, cast up a mound against you, and raise up the buckler against you.
2 Kings 25:1In the ninth year of his reign, in the tenth month, in the tenth day of the month, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came, he and all his army, against Jerusalem, and encamped against it; and they built forts against it around it.