Strong's Lexicon
dalag: To leap, to spring, to skip
Original Word:דָּלַג
Part of Speech:Verb
Transliteration:dalag
Pronunciation:dah-LAG
Phonetic Spelling:(daw-lag')
Definition:To leap, to spring, to skip
Meaning:to spring
Word Origin:A primitive root
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "dalag," the concept of leaping or skipping can be found in Greek words such as ἅλλομαι (hallomai - Strong's G242) which also means to leap or spring.
Usage:The Hebrew verb "dalag" primarily conveys the action of leaping or skipping. It is used to describe a sudden, energetic movement, often with a sense of agility or swiftness. This term can be applied both literally, as in the physical act of leaping, and metaphorically, to describe rapid transitions or movements in various contexts.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, physical agility and strength were often admired traits, especially in the context of warfare or hunting. The ability to leap or move swiftly could be associated with prowess and skill. Additionally, in a pastoral society, the imagery of animals leaping or skipping, such as deer or goats, would be a familiar and vivid picture for the people.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origina prim. root
Definitionto leap
NASB Translationclimbing (1), leap (4).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[] ( Late Hebrew
spring over, skip (a verse), omit) —
ParticipleZephaniah 1:9leap, with articleone leaping ;1 Samuel 5:5 = compare Dr.
ImperfectIsaiah 35:6;Psalm 18:30 =2 Samuel 22:30;ParticipleSongs 2:8; —leap, leap over with accusativePsalm 18:30 =2 Samuel 22:30; absoluteleap as the stag,Isaiah 35:6; followed by of localitySongs 2:8 ("" ).
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
leap
A primitive root; to spring -- leap.
Forms and Transliterations
אֲדַלֶּג־ אדלג־ הַדּוֹלֵ֛ג הדולג יְדַלֵּ֤ג ידלג מְדַלֵּג֙ מדלג ’ă·ḏal·leḡ- ’ăḏalleḡ- adalleg had·dō·w·lêḡ haddoLeg haddōwlêḡ mə·ḏal·lêḡ medalLeg məḏallêḡ yə·ḏal·lêḡ yedalLeg yəḏallêḡ
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