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דַּכָּא H1793
H1793 is the Hebrew word דַּכָּא, transliterated dakkâʼ and said dak-kaw'. The King James Version most often renders it contrite.
What it means
crushed (literally powder, or figuratively, contrite).
Where it comes from
from H1792 (דָּכָא).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: contrite, destruction.
Verses using דַּכָּא
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 34:18 · KJV
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Psalm 90:3 · KJV
Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.
Isaiah 57:15 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H1793 mean?
H1793 is the Hebrew word דַּכָּא (dakkâʼ), meaning crushed (literally powder, or figuratively, contrite).
How is H1793 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it contrite (2 times), destruction (1 time).
How many times does H1793 appear in the Bible?
דַּכָּא (dakkâʼ) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H1793 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H1792 (דָּכָא).
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