Extended Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (Brown-Driver-Briggs based)
contrite
Usage: adj contrite
Strong's Number
H1793
Language
Hebrew
Linked Usages
3
Books
2
Strong's H1793 Quick Answer
Strong's H1793 דַּכָּא (dakka') is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. dakka' (dak-kaw') adj. 1. crushed 2. (literally) powder It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include contrite and destruction. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.
- Meaning
- dakka' (dak-kaw') adj. 1. crushed 2. (literally) powder
- Usage
- 3 linked usages
- Books
- 2 indexed books
- Corpus
- Old Testament
- Usage Words
- contrite and destruction
Meaning and Definition
dakka' (dak-kaw') adj. 1. crushed 2. (literally) powder 3. (figuratively) contrite [from H1792] KJV: contrite, destruction. Root(s): H1792
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H1793. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's H1793 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render dakka', taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.
contrite
Psalms 34:18
2×
destruction
Psalms 90:3
How Strong's H1793 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.
- The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
- The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.
Strong's H1793 by Corpus
Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.
Strong's H1793 in the Old Testament
3 indexed usages in Old Testament.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
Usage Excerpts
First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H1793.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's H1793, grouped by book.
Psalms 2 usages, Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Old Testament
Strong's H1793 FAQ
What does dakka (דַּכָּא) mean?
Dakka (Strong's H1793) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "contrite". dakka' (dak-kaw') adj. 1. crushed 2. (literally) powder
How many times is dakka (דַּכָּא) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's H1793 across 2 books.
Where can I study dakka (דַּכָּא) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H1793 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.
What English words translate dakka (דַּכָּא)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as contrite and destruction. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.