Original Word: דֶּלֶף
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: deleph
Pronunciation: DEH-lef
Phonetic Spelling: (deh'-lef)
Definition: Dripping, Leak
Meaning: a dripping

Word Origin: From the root דָּלַף (dalaf), which means "to drip" or "to leak."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "deleph," the concept of persistent annoyance or irritation can be found in Greek words like "γόγγυσμος" (gongysmos - murmuring, grumbling) and "ἐνοχλέω" (enochleo - to trouble, to annoy).

Usage: The Hebrew word "deleph" refers to the act of dripping or leaking, often used metaphorically to describe a continuous, bothersome, or nagging situation. It is typically associated with water dripping through a roof, symbolizing persistent annoyance or irritation.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, houses were often constructed with flat roofs made of clay or mud, which could easily develop leaks during the rainy season. A dripping roof was not only a nuisance but could also lead to structural damage if not addressed. This imagery would have been familiar to the original audience, making "deleph" a powerful metaphor for persistent troubles or irritations in life.

Word Origin
from dalaph
Definition
a dropping
NASB Translation
dripping (2).

דֶּ֫לֶף noun masculine a dropping (of rain, compare Wetzst^{ZPV xiv. 1891, 5}), figurative דֶּלֶף טֹרֵד מִדְיְנֵי אִשָּׁה Proverbs 19:13 etc.; טוֺרֵד בְּיוֺם סַגְרִ֑יר וְאֵשֶׁת מִדְוָ֯נִים נִשְׁתָּֽוָהּ׃ ׳ד Proverbs 27:15.

dropping

From dalaph; a dripping -- dropping.

see HEBREW dalaph

דֶּ֣לֶף דלף וְדֶ֥לֶף ודלף de·lep̄ Delef delep̄ veDelef wə·ḏe·lep̄ wəḏelep̄Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts