Strong’s H1849
דָּפַק
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
daphaq
Pronunciation
dah-fak'
Definition
To knock, to beat, to strike
Meaning
to knock, to press severely
Usage
The Hebrew verb "daphaq" primarily means to knock or to strike. It conveys the action of making a sound by hitting or tapping, often used in the context of knocking on a door. This term can also imply a sense of urgency or insistence, as one might knock persistently to gain attention or entry.
Bible references
Genesis 33:13;Judges 19:22;Songs 5:2