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דָּחָה
dâchâh · Hebrew · Strong's H1760 · 11 occurrences
The KJV renders 11 different Hebrew and Greek words as “overthrow”
What it means
to push down
or דָּחַח; (Jeremiah 23:12), a primitive root;
How the KJV renders it
chase, drive away, overthrow, outcast, thrust, totter
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
“overthrow”
“chase”
“outcast”
also renders nâdach (H5080)
Answers that weigh this word
Where it appears
11 occurrences in the Hebrew text, first 10 verses shown.
Isaiah 11:12 · HVNrmpc
He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.
Isaiah 56:8 · HVNrmpc
The Lord Yahweh, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, says, “I will yet gather others to him, in addition to his own who are gathered.”
Jeremiah 23:12 · HVNi3mp
Therefore their way will be to them as slippery places in the darkness. They will be driven on, and fall therein; for I will bring evil on them, even the year of their visitation,” says Yahweh.
Proverbs 14:32 · HVNi3ms
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
Psalm 35:5 · HVqrmsa
Let them be as chaff before the wind, Yahweh’s angel driving them on.
Psalm 36:12 · HVPp3cp
There the workers of iniquity are fallen. They are thrust down, and shall not be able to rise.
Psalm 62:3 HTd/VqsfsaPsalm 118:13 HVqaPsalm 140:4 HR/VqcPsalm 147:2 HVNrmpc
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