דְּבֵקָ֕ה
𐤃𐤁𐤒𐤄
dâbêq
joining
Adhering to something or someone, clinging physically or figuratively. Refers to a close, attaching bond, whether through physical contact or strong relational association (such as loyalty or persistent association). In various texts, indicates attachment, both literal (e.g., substances sticking together) and metaphorical (devotion, loyalty, allegiance).
2 Chronicles 3:12 · Word #13
Lexicon H1695
| Lemma | דָּבֵק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤁𐤒 |
| Transliteration | dâbêq |
| Strong's | H1695 |
| Definition | Adhering to something or someone, clinging physically or figuratively. Refers to a close, attaching bond, whether through physical contact or strong relational association (such as loyalty or persistent association). In various texts, indicates attachment, both literal (e.g., substances sticking together) and metaphorical (devotion, loyalty, allegiance). |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | joining |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1695-02
clinging one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, feminine singular, absolute state; derived from the qal participle of דבק functioning adjectivally. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a feminine singular adjective derived from the qal participle of דבק, meaning one who clings or adheres. "Clinging one" preserves the participial-adjectival force and reflects the feminine singular morphology. |
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