דְּחִילָ֣ה
𐤃𐤇𐤉𐤋𐤄
dechilah
terrifying
(Aramaic) corresponding to זָחַל; to slink, i.e. (by implication) to fear, or (causatively) be formidable; make afraid, dreadful, fear, terrible.
Daniel 7:19 · Word #13
Lexicon H1763
| Lemma | דְּחַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤇𐤋 |
| Transliteration | dᵉchal |
| Strong's | H1763 |
| In-context | terrifying |
Morphology AVQsfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | |
| Conjugation | s — Participle Passive — The one receiving the action |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1763-01
dreadfulness
| Root | דחל (d-ḥ-l) |
| Core Meanings | fear, dread, terror, trembling awe |
| Semantic Range | terror, dread, fearful awe, that which inspires fear, formidable presence |
| Conceptual Significance | In biblical Aramaic contexts (notably Daniel), this term often describes the awe-inspiring and fear-inducing character of kingdoms or divine acts, highlighting the overwhelming power that compels trembling fear or reverent awe. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic feminine singular absolute form derived from the Peal (Qal) stem of דחל; functions as an abstract noun denoting the state or quality of dread. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Aramaic root דחל conveys the idea of trembling fear or causing dread. The form דְּחִילָה is feminine singular absolute, so the rendering "dreadfulness" preserves both the abstract quality of the root and the feminine singular morphology reflected in the -ָה ending. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root דחל (fear, dread, terror, trembling awe)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
|
dechil | fear-inspiring (masculine singular) |
H1763-02 |
vedachalin | and fearing ones |
H8413-01 |
vetideal | and Tidal ("Dread-One") |
Word Usage (6 occurrences of H1763)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 2:31 | דְּחִֽיל | dechil | was terrible |
| Daniel 4:2 | וִֽ/ידַחֲלִנַּ֑/נִי | vidachalinani | and it terrified me |
| Daniel 5:19 | וְ/דָחֲלִ֖ין | vedachalin | and fearing |