Original Word: דְּבַח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: dbach
Pronunciation: deh-bakh
Phonetic Spelling: (deb-akh')
Definition: Sacrifice, offering
Meaning: a sacrifice

sacrifice

(Aramaic) from dbach; a sacrifice -- sacrifice.

see HEBREW dbach

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from debach
Definition
a sacrifice
NASB Translation
sacrifices (1).

[דִּבַח] noun [masculine] sacrifice; — plural absolute דִּבְחִין Ezra 6:3.

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root דבח, which is related to the Hebrew root זבח (zabach), meaning "to sacrifice" or "to slaughter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2378: θυσία (thusia) • meaning "sacrifice" or "offering."
• Strong's Greek Number 2380: θύω (thuo) • meaning "to sacrifice" or "to slaughter."

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to describe sacrifices, both in the context of Jewish temple practices and metaphorically in reference to the sacrificial work of Christ and the spiritual sacrifices of believers.

Usage: The term דְּבַח is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the context of sacrifices offered to God or other deities. It appears in the book of Daniel, where it is used to describe offerings made in religious worship.

Context: The term דְּבַח (debach) is an Aramaic word found in the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to denote a sacrifice, typically involving the ritual slaughter of an animal as an offering to a deity. In the ancient Near Eastern context, sacrifices were a central aspect of religious practice, serving as a means of worship, atonement, and communion with the divine. The use of דְּבַח in Daniel reflects the cultural and religious milieu of the Babylonian and Persian empires, where Daniel and his companions lived in exile. The term underscores the importance of maintaining faithfulness to God amidst foreign influences and practices. In Daniel 2:46, the word is used when King Nebuchadnezzar falls prostrate before Daniel and orders that an offering and incense be presented to him, highlighting the recognition of divine wisdom imparted to Daniel.

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