Original Word: דִּבְרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: dibrah
Pronunciation: dib-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (dib-raw')
Definition: Cause, manner, reason
Meaning: a reason, suit, style

intent, sake

(Aramaic) corresponding to dibrah -- intent, sake.

see HEBREW dibrah

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to dibrah
Definition
a cause, reason
NASB Translation
order* (1), purpose (1).

Word Origin: Derived from the root דָּבַר (dābar), which means "to speak" or "to declare."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for דִּבְרָה, related concepts can be found in Greek terms such as λόγος (logos, Strong's Greek 3056), which means "word," "reason," or "matter," and is used in the New Testament to convey similar ideas of speech, reason, or cause.

Usage: This Aramaic term appears in the context of legal or formal declarations, often relating to a reason or cause for a particular action or decision.

Context: • The term דִּבְרָה (dibrâ) is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to denote a reason or cause, often in a legal or formal context. In Daniel 2:11, the term is used to describe the "reason" or "matter" that is difficult for the wise men to interpret without divine revelation. The usage of דִּבְרָה highlights the importance of understanding and interpreting matters that are beyond human wisdom, emphasizing reliance on divine insight. The term underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and wisdom in the book of Daniel, where human understanding is limited without God's intervention.

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