דְּלִי
de.li
bucket
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word, 'de.li', Strong's number H1805, has a short definition of 'bucket'. It occurs twice in the Bible. Based on its definition, we can infer that 'de.li' likely refers to a vessel used for holding or carrying liquids. Its range of usage is limited, but it provides a glimpse into ancient practices or settings where buckets may have been employed. The significance of 'de.li' is rooted in its tangible representation of everyday life in ancient times. While its occurrences are sparse, it adds to the rich tapestry of descriptive language in the Hebrew Bible, giving readers a glimpse into the material culture of the people who wrote and lived under these words.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
Behold, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on a balance. Behold, he lifts up the islands like a very little thing.
Numbers 24:7Water shall flow from his buckets. His seed shall be in many waters. His king shall be higher than Agag. His kingdom shall be exalted.