דָּבַק

Strong’s Definition

properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

abide fast, cleave (fast together), follow close (hard after), be joined (together), keep (fast), overtake, pursue hard, stick, take.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to cling, stick, stay close, cleave, keep close, stick to, stick with, follow closely, join to, overtake, catch
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(pual) to be joined together
• 4.(hiphil)
• 5.(hophal) to be made to cleave

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: dâbaq; Pronunciation: daw-bak'