Strong’s H1803

דַּלָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

dallah

Pronunciation

dal-lah'

Definition

Poverty, poor, lowliness

Meaning

something dangling, a loose thread, hair, indigent

Usage

The term "dallah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a state of poverty or lowliness. It often describes individuals or groups who are economically disadvantaged or socially marginalized. The word conveys not only material lack but also a broader sense of vulnerability and neediness.

Bible references

Genesis 41:19;2 Kings 24:14;2 Kings 25:12;Songs 7:5;Isaiah 38:12;Jeremiah 40:7;Jeremiah 52:15;Jeremiah 52:16