דֶּ֣לֶף
𐤃𐤋𐤐
deleph
constant dripping
A falling or dropping of liquid in small amounts; specifically, a drip, as of water leaking from a roof, cave, or vessel. The word primarily refers to the action or occurrence of drops of fluid falling, often with the connotation of persistent or irritating leakage. In figurative contexts, it may describe something that causes annoyance through continual repetition or intrusion, such as the drip of water in a neglected house.
Proverbs 27:15 · Word #1
Lexicon H1812
| Lemma | דֶּלֶף |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤃𐤋𐤐 |
| Transliteration | deleph |
| Strong's | H1812 |
| Definition | A falling or dropping of liquid in small amounts; specifically, a drip, as of water leaking from a roof, cave, or vessel. The word primarily refers to the action or occurrence of drops of fluid falling, often with the connotation of persistent or irritating leakage. In figurative contexts, it may describe something that causes annoyance through continual repetition or intrusion, such as the drip of water in a neglected house. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | constant dripping |
SIBI-P1 Translation H1812-01
dripping leak
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering reflects the noun formed from the root דלף, denoting the result of dripping—an instance of leakage. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is expressed as a concrete occurrence of dripping rather than a verbal action. |
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