Strong’s H1715

דָּגָן

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

dagan

Pronunciation

dah-GAHN

Definition

Grain, Corn

Meaning

increase, grain

Usage

The Hebrew word "dagan" primarily refers to grain or corn, which is a staple food and a symbol of sustenance and provision in the Bible. It is often used to denote the produce of the land, particularly the cereal crops that were essential for daily life in ancient Israel. The term is frequently associated with God's blessing and abundance, as well as the agricultural cycles that were central to Israelite society.

Bible references

Genesis 27:28;Genesis 27:37;Numbers 18:12;Numbers 18:27;Deuteronomy 7:13;Deuteronomy 11:14;Deuteronomy 12:17;Deuteronomy 14:23;Deuteronomy 18:4;Deuteronomy 28:51;Deuteronomy 33:28;2 Kings 18:32;2 Chronicles 31:5;2 Chronicles 32:28;Nehemiah 5:2;Nehemiah 5:3;Nehemiah 5:10;Nehemiah 5:11;Nehemiah 10:39;Nehemiah 13:5;Nehemiah 13:12;Psalm 4:7;Psalm 65:9;Psalm 78:24;Isaiah 36:17