Biblical Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּחָה (root: ד־ח־ה) means “to reject,” “to thrust,” “to push away,” or “to drive back.” It can refer to both literal physical repulsion and metaphorical rejection—whether a person, offer, or even a prayer. This verb carries a strong emotional and theological weight, especially in poetic and prophetic contexts. It is most commonly used in the Qal stem, and sometimes in the Niphal stem (passive), expressing the idea of being rejected or pushed away.   Qal Binyan Conjugation of דָּחָה (“to reject, push away”) Past (Perfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular דָּחִיתִי 2nd person masculine singular דָּחִיתָ 2nd person feminine singular דָּחִיתְ 3rd person masculine singular דָּחָה 3rd person feminine singular דָּחְתָה 1st person plural דָּחִינוּ 2nd person masculine plural דְּחִיתֶם 2nd person feminine plural דְּחִיתֶן 3rd person plural דָּחֲוּ Present (Participle) Tense Gender/Number Form Masculine singular דּוֹחֶה Feminine singular דּוֹחָה Masculine plural דּוֹחִים Feminine plural דּוֹחוֹת Future (Imperfect) Tense Person Form 1st person singular אֶדְחֶה 2nd person masculine singular תִּדְחֶה 2nd person feminine singular תִּדְחִי 3rd person masculine singular יִדְחֶה 3rd person feminine singular תִּדְחֶה 1st person plural נִדְחֶה 2nd person masculine plural תִּדְחוּ 2nd person feminine plural תִּדְחֶינָה 3rd person plural יִדְחוּ Imperative Mood Person Form 2nd person masculine singular דְּחֵה 2nd person feminine singular דִּחִי 2nd person masculine plural דִּחוּ 2nd person feminine plural דְּחֶינָה   Usage in Scripture Psalm 94:14 – כִּי לֹא יִטֹּשׁ יְהוָה עַמּוֹ וְנַחֲלָתוֹ לֹא יַעֲזֹב “For the LORD will not cast off His people…” — similar idea expressed with other verbs of rejection.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דּוּן (root: ד־ו־ן) means “to judge,” “to litigate,” “to contend,” or “to argue a case.” It is used in legal and judicial contexts, and sometimes in a broader sense of striving or pleading a cause. The root appears both as a verb and as a noun (e.g., דִּין, meaning “judgment” or “justice”). In the Tanakh, this verb is typically found in the Qal binyan, though it is relatively rare as a verb form. Much more frequently, its root is expressed through nouns and derivatives, such as דָּן (judge), דִּין (judgment), and the name of the tribe דָּן.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דִּבֵּר (root: ד־ב־ר) means “to speak,” “to declare,” or “to command.” It is one of the most frequent and foundational verbs in the Hebrew Bible, used to describe speech ranging from divine revelation to human conversation. Unlike the verb אָמַר (“to say”), which can introduce dialogue or quotations, דִּבֵּר typically refers to formal, weighty, or purposeful communication—especially that of God. It appears primarily in the Piel stem, indicating intensive or purposeful speech. In contrast, the Qal stem of this root appears in nouns like דָּבָר (“word,” “matter,” “thing”) but not as a verb form in the Hebrew Bible.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּבַק (root: ד־ב־ק) means “to cling,” “to stick,” “to join closely,” or “to cleave.” It conveys a strong sense of attachment, both physical and emotional. This verb appears frequently in the Tanakh and plays an important role in theological, relational, and covenantal contexts—especially when describing loyalty to God, familial unity, or unwavering pursuit. It primarily appears in the Qal binyan (simple active), and in later Hebrew, also in Niphal and Pual forms (passive or reflexive), often with similar connotations of attachment or adhesion.… Learn Hebrew

The Hebrew verb דָּאַג (root: ד־א־ג) means “to worry,” “to be anxious,” or “to be concerned.” It is used to describe emotional unease, often tied to fear, responsibility, or care for others. In the Tanakh, this verb usually expresses internal distress or care for someone’s well-being. The verb is primarily found in the Qal binyan (basic stem), typically describing a state of mind rather than physical action. It is one of the core verbs in biblical and modern Hebrew that expresses psychological or emotional conditions.… Learn Hebrew