דָּבֵ֥ק
𐤃𐤁𐤒
daveq
who sticks closer
from דָּבַק; adhering; cleave, joining, stick closer.
H1695
Proverbs 18:24 · Word #6
Lexicon H1695
| Lemma | דָּבֵק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤁𐤒 |
| Transliteration | dâbêq |
| Strong's | H1695 |
| In-context | who sticks closer |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1692-02
he clung fast / a clinging (one)
| Root | דבק (d-b-q) |
| Core Meanings | clinging, adhering, sticking, cleaving closely, persistent attachment |
| Semantic Range | to cling physically, to stick fast, to adhere, to remain close, to follow closely, to be loyally attached, to overtake by close pursuit |
| Conceptual Significance | דבק often expresses covenantal loyalty and steadfast attachment, especially in describing devotion to YHWH. It conveys not merely physical adhesion but relational fidelity—holding fast in love, obedience, and allegiance. |
| Morphological Notes | Occurs as Qal perfect 3rd masculine singular (HVqp3ms), indicating completed action by a masculine singular subject, and as a masculine singular absolute adjective (HAamsa), describing a singular masculine noun with the quality of clinging or adhering. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal perfect 3ms form is rendered "he clung fast," preserving the simple active sense of firm attachment inherent in the root דבק. The masculine singular adjectival form is rendered "a clinging (one)," reflecting its masculine singular absolute morphology and maintaining the core idea of close adhesion or attachment. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root דבק (clinging, adhering, sticking, cleaving closely, persistent attachment)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1692-01 |
davaq | he clung fast |
H1692-03 |
daveqah | she has clung fast |
H1692-04 |
davequ | they have clung fast |
H1694-01 |
hadevaqim | the bondings |
H1692-05 |
tidebaq | you (masculine singular) will cling fast / she will cling fast |
H1692-06 |
tidebaqin | you (feminine singular) shall cling fast |
H1692-07 |
uledaveqah | and to cling fast |
H1692-08 |
vatidebaq | and she clung fast |
H1692-09 |
vayadebequ | and they clung fast |
H1692-10 |
vayadebiqu | and they caused to cling fast |
H1692-11 |
yedubaqu | they will cling fast |
H1692-12 |
yidebaq | he will cling fast |
H1692-13 |
yidebequ | they will cling fast |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H1695)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 4:4 | הַ/דְּבֵקִ֔ים | hadeveqim | who held fast |
| Proverbs 18:24 | דָּבֵ֥ק | daveq | who sticks closer |
| 2 Chronicles 3:12 | דְּבֵקָ֕ה | deveqah | joining |