דִּכֵּ֥ן
𐤃𐤊𐤍
dikkên
that
A demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', 'that', or 'the same', primarily used to highlight or identify a specific person, object, or matter within a given context. In some contexts, it denotes emphasis or specification ('this very one'). Most occurrences are in Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, functioning similarly to the Hebrew zeh.
Daniel 2:31 · Word #10
Lexicon H1797
| Lemma | דִּכֵּן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤊𐤍 |
| Transliteration | dikkên |
| Strong's | H1797 |
| Definition | A demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this', 'that', or 'the same', primarily used to highlight or identify a specific person, object, or matter within a given context. In some contexts, it denotes emphasis or specification ('this very one'). Most occurrences are in Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible, functioning similarly to the Hebrew zeh. |
Morphology APdxbs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | P — Pronoun — Substitutes for a noun |
| Subtype | d — Demonstrative — Demonstrative |
| Gender | b — Both — Both (masculine and feminine) |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | that |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1797-01
this very one
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic demonstrative pronoun; singular; common gender; emphatic form with -ן suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form דִּכֵּן is an emphatic Aramaic demonstrative derived from דך with the -ן suffix adding prominence. "This very one" preserves its singular demonstrative force and highlights its pointing, specifying function without contextual limitation. |
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