Strong’s H1698

דֶּבֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

deber

Pronunciation

DEH-ber

Definition

Pestilence, plague

Meaning

a pestilence

Usage

The Hebrew word "deber" primarily refers to a pestilence or plague, often seen as a divine judgment or a form of punishment from God. It is used in the context of widespread disease or calamity that affects large populations, typically as a consequence of disobedience or sin.

Bible references

Exodus 5:3;Exodus 9:3;Exodus 9:15;Leviticus 26:25;Numbers 14:12;Deuteronomy 28:21;2 Samuel 24:13;2 Samuel 24:15;1 Kings 8:37;1 Chronicles 21:12;1 Chronicles 21:14;2 Chronicles 6:28;2 Chronicles 7:13;2 Chronicles 20:9;Psalm 78:50;Psalm 91:3;Psalm 91:6;Jeremiah 14:12;Jeremiah 21:6;Jeremiah 21:7;Jeremiah 21:9;Jeremiah 24:10;Jeremiah 27:8;Jeremiah 27:13;Jeremiah 28:8