H1809 דָּלַל dâlal → Root
4 languagesRoot of the דלל family (2 members).
To hang down, droop, be weak, or become low; to be in a state of physical, social, or economic diminution. The verb can indicate literal physical frailty, but often functions metaphorically for decline in status, influence, or resources. It can describe becoming impoverished, languishing, being brought low, or growing weak in strength, numbers, or quality.
Etymology
The root is דלל, meaning to hang down or become low. The term is derived from the idea of slackness or something sagging or being brought low from its original position. The core concept is a reduction—whether in physical strength, status, or resources. Cognate roots in other Semitic languages carry similar meanings of hanging down, being sparse, or becoming slight.
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H1807
דְּלִילָה
Delilah
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Proper noun; the personal name of a woman associated with the narrative of Samson. In its original context, the name lik