דַּלִּ֑ים
𐤃𐤋𐤉𐤌
dalim
the poor
from דָּלַל; properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin; lean, needy, poor (man), weaker.
H1800
Proverbs 28:3 · Word #4
Lexicon H1800
| Lemma | דַּל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤋 |
| Transliteration | dal |
| Strong's | H1800 |
| In-context | the poor |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H1800-02
lowly ones
| Root | דלל (d-l-l) |
| Core Meanings | to hang low, be brought low, be weak, be thin, be impoverished |
| Semantic Range | poor, weak, thin, powerless, socially low, economically needy |
| Conceptual Significance | This term highlights those who are socially and economically brought low—people lacking power or resources. In biblical theology, the דַּלִּים are frequently objects of divine concern and justice, underscoring YHWH’s care for the socially vulnerable and His demand for righteousness toward them. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural absolute (from דַּל); often used substantively to denote a class of people characterized by low status or weakness. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective דַּלִּים is masculine plural absolute, functioning substantively. Rendering it as "lowly ones" preserves the root sense of hanging low or being brought down (דלל) while accurately reflecting the masculine plural form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root דלל (to hang low, be brought low, be weak, be thin, be impoverished)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H1800-01 |
dal | a lowly man |
H1809-01 |
dalu | they became feeble |
H1807-01 |
delilah | Languishing-One (feminine singular proper name) |
H1800-03 |
ladal | to the lowly man |
H1800-04 |
vedal | a lowly man |
Word Usage (47 occurrences of H1800)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:3 | וְ/דָ֕ל | vedal | a poor man |
| Exodus 30:15 | וְ/הַ/דַּל֙ | vehadal | and the poor |
| Leviticus 14:21 | דַּ֣ל | dal | poor |