Lexical Definition
דֶּבֶק debeq (deh'-bek) joint H:N-M
from דָּבַק
joint, solder.
- a joint
- by implication, solder
1) joints, soldering, joining, appendage
1a) joining, soldering, riveting
1b) appendage, open joints of a breastplate
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| לַדֶּ֙בֶק֙ | of the soldering | Isa.41.7 |
| הַדְּבָקִ֖ים | the joints | 1Kgs.22.34 • 2Chr.18.33 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
דֶּ֫בֶק noun masculineIsa 41:7 joining, soldering, appendage —
1. ׳דּ joining, soldering Isa 41:7.
2. plural הַדְּבָקִים appendages of breastplate (?) 1Kgs 22:34 = 2Chr 18:33 ובין הַשִּׁרְיָן ׳בֵּין הַדּ. (The Be and others compare VB: the jointed attachment or appendage to the rigid breast-armour, which covered the abdomen; > Klo proposes appendage of helmet; Thes suggests armpits, literally joints (compare מַדְבְּקֵי יָד Jer 38:12 ᵑ7); Ew the soft muscles etc. connecting the chest with the bottom of the back.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 22:34 |
| 2 Chronicles | 18:33 |
| Isaiah | 41:7 |
| Jeremiah | 38:12 |