Strong’s H1738

דָּוָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

davah

Pronunciation

dah-VAH

Definition

To be unwell, to languish, to be sick

Meaning

to be sick

Usage

The Hebrew verb "davah" primarily conveys a state of being unwell or experiencing physical or emotional distress. It is often used to describe a condition of languishing or suffering, whether due to illness, grief, or other forms of affliction. The term can also imply a sense of weakness or depletion of strength.

Bible references

Leviticus 12:2