דָּגַל

Strong’s Definition

to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag; figuratively, to be conspicuous

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

(set up, with) banners, chiefest.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to look, behold
• 2.(qal) looked at, conspicuous (participle)
• 3.(qal) to set up standard (in battle)
• 4.(niphal) supplied with banners, bannered
• 5.to carry a banner or standard, set up banner or standard

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: dâgal; Pronunciation: daw-gal'