Strong’s H1881

דָּת

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

dath

Pronunciation

dath

Definition

Decree, Law, Regulation

Meaning

a royal edict, statute

Usage

The Hebrew word "dath" primarily refers to a decree, law, or regulation. It is used in the context of legal or royal edicts, often signifying a formal and authoritative command that is to be followed by the people. The term is most frequently associated with the laws and decrees of the Persian Empire, as recorded in the biblical books of Esther and Ezra.

Bible references

Ezra 8:36;Esther 1:8;Esther 1:13;Esther 1:15;Esther 1:19;Esther 2:8;Esther 2:12;Esther 3:8;Esther 3:8;Esther 3:14;Esther 3:15;Esther 4:3;Esther 4:8;Esther 4:11;Esther 4:16;Esther 8:13;Esther 8:14;Esther 8:17;Esther 9:1;Esther 9:13;Esther 9:14