דַּ֖ק
𐤃𐤒
dâqaq
fine
To crush, pulverize, or break into very small pieces, often to the point of becoming dust or powder. Used both in physical contexts (such as grinding or pounding materials) and metaphorically (for humiliation or utter defeat). The term can describe literal actions performed on materials, such as metals, stones, or grains, as well as figurative actions—especially God's judgment resulting in total destruction or reduction to insignificance.
Deuteronomy 9:21 · Word #17
Lexicon H1854
| Lemma | דָּקַק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤒𐤒 |
| Transliteration | dâqaq |
| Strong's | H1854 |
| Definition | To crush, pulverize, or break into very small pieces, often to the point of becoming dust or powder. Used both in physical contexts (such as grinding or pounding materials) and metaphorically (for humiliation or utter defeat). The term can describe literal actions performed on materials, such as metals, stones, or grains, as well as figurative actions—especially God's judgment resulting in total destruction or reduction to insignificance. |
Morphology HVqp3ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fine |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1854-02
crushed-small
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute; describes a masculine singular noun as being in a crushed-down, minute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root דקק, conveying something reduced by crushing or grinding into minute particles. "Crushed-small" preserves the root idea of pulverization while reflecting the masculine singular absolute adjective form. |
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