Strong’s H1716

דָּגַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

dagar

Pronunciation

dah-GAHR

Definition

To brood, to hatch

Meaning

to brood over eggs, young

Usage

The Hebrew verb "dagar" primarily means to brood or to hatch, often used in the context of birds sitting on their eggs to bring forth life. It conveys the idea of nurturing and protecting until the time of birth or emergence.

Bible references

Isaiah 34:15;Jeremiah 17:11