Leviticus 22:1

Lexical meaning

Definition

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV renderings

answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.

Grammar

• וַ — conjunction
• יְדַבֵּ֥ר — verb Piel, sequential imperfect, 3rd person, masculine, singular

Code HC/Vpw3ms

Usage

Occurs 1,144 times in the Hebrew Bible.Genesis 8:15Genesis 12:4Genesis 16:13Genesis 17:3Genesis 17:22

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read דָבַר here.