Strong’s H1696

דָבַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

dabar

Pronunciation

dah-VAHR

Definition

To speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing

Meaning

to arrange, to speak, to subdue

Usage

The Hebrew verb "dabar" primarily means "to speak" or "to declare." It is used extensively throughout the Old Testament to denote the act of speaking, whether it is God speaking to humans, humans speaking to each other, or even the act of declaring or commanding. The word can also imply a formal or authoritative speech, such as a command or a promise. It is a versatile term that encompasses a wide range of verbal communication.

Bible references

Genesis 8:15;Genesis 12:4;Genesis 16:13;Genesis 17:3;Genesis 17:22;Genesis 17:23;Genesis 18:5;Genesis 18:19;Genesis 18:27;Genesis 18:29;Genesis 18:30;Genesis 18:31;Genesis 18:32;Genesis 18:33;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:21;Genesis 20:8;Genesis 21:1;Genesis 21:2;Genesis 23:3;Genesis 23:8;Genesis 23:13;Genesis 23:16;Genesis 24:7;Genesis 24:15