דַּלּ֤וּ
𐤃𐤋𐤅
dâlal
fail
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.
Isaiah 38:14 · Word #7
Lexicon H1809
| Lemma | דָּלַל |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤋𐤋 |
| Transliteration | dâlal |
| Strong's | H1809 |
| Definition | 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. |
Morphology HVqp3cp
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 | c — Common — Common (both genders) |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | fail |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1809-05
they became diminished
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, perfect conjugation, 3rd person common plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple state of becoming low or reduced. The perfect 3rd person common plural indicates that "they" entered a state of diminution or weakening, reflecting the root idea of decline or slackening. |
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