Dâgâh — H1711

Definition

verb

to spawn, i.e. become numerous

1. (Qal) to multiply, increase

Usually translated as

grow

Origin

a primitive root; to move rapidly; used only as a denominative from H1709

• Derived from Dâg (H1709)

Greek equivalents

• anatrépō (G396)
• plēthýnō (G4129)

Occurrences

Dâgâh occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1)

• Genesis 48:16 — The Angel which redeemed me from all evil, bless the lads; and let my name be named on them, and the name of my fathers Abraham and Isaac; and let them grow (וְיִדְגּ֥וּ) into a multitude in the midst of the earth.