Dâlâh — H1802

Definition

verb

properly, to dangle, i.e. to let down abucket (for drawing out water); figuratively, to deliver

1. to draw, dangle
1. (Qal)
1. to draw
2. drawing advice (fig.)
2. (Piel) to draw up

Usually translated as

enough, draw, lift up

Origin

a primitive root (compare H1809)

• Dâlal (H1809)

Greek equivalents

• antléō (G501)
• hypolambánō (G5274)

Occurrences

Dâlâh occurs 5 times in 4 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Exodus (2), Psalms (1), Proverbs (1)

• Exodus 2:16 — Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew (וַתִּדְלֶ֗נָה) water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.
• Exodus 2:19 — And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough (דָלָה֙) for us, and watered the flock.
• Exodus 2:19 — And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough (דָּלֹ֤ה) for us, and watered the flock.
• Psalms 30:1 — I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up (דִלִּיתָ֑נִי), and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
• Proverbs 20:5 — Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out (יִדְלֶֽנָּה).