The Hebrew Verb דָּלַק: To Pursue or Burn
The Hebrew verb דָּלַק (root: ד־ל־ק) has two primary meanings based on context: To pursue or chase after — especially in military or urgent contexts. To burn or blaze — often describing fire or intense heat (in certain stems). In the Qal binyan, it most often means “to pursue,” while in the Pual or Hiphil,…