Word Study for H1815 (דְּלַק)

dᵉlaq /del-ak'/ Ask about this word

Root(Aramaic) corresponding to דָּלַק

Meaning(to flame (literally or figuratively))

KJV usageburn.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of dᵉlaq — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word dᵉlaq, represented by H1815, corresponds to a term meaning to flame or burn. It appears only 1 time in 1 unique verse in the Bible, making its single usage highly specific. The term can be applied both literally and figuratively to describe the action of being on fire.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

The sole biblical use of H1815 is found in a prophetic vision in the book of Daniel. The prophet describes the appearance of the Ancient of days, whose throne is depicted as a "fiery flame." In this majestic scene, the word is used to portray the wheels of the throne itself, described as "burning fire" Daniel 7:9. This usage contributes to an image of divine power and ceaseless energy.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related Aramaic words in Daniel build on this theme of fire and judgment:

H5135 nûwr (fire; fiery, fire): This word appears directly with H1815 in the phrase "burning fire" Daniel 7:9. It is also used to describe the "fiery furnace" in Daniel 3 and the "fiery stream" that issues from God's throne Daniel 7:10.
H7631 sᵉbîyb (flame): This term is used in the same verse to describe the throne of the Ancient of days as a "fiery flame" Daniel 7:9, directly linking the concept of burning wheels to a throne of flame.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H1815 is derived entirely from its context within Daniel's vision.

Divine Power: The description of the wheels of God's throne as "burning" contributes to an overwhelming picture of divine majesty and unstoppable power.
Symbol of Judgment: The appearance of the Ancient of days occurs just before "the judgment was set, and the books were opened" Daniel 7:10. The imagery of burning fire is directly associated with this act of divine judgment.
Active Presence: Unlike a static fire, the word dᵉlaq describes an active, continuous burning, suggesting the dynamic and potent nature of God's presence on His throne.

Summary

In summary, while H1815 is an exceedingly rare word, its single appearance is significant. It provides a vivid and active detail in the description of God's throne in Daniel 7. Working alongside other words for "fire" and "flame," it helps to construct a powerful and enduring image of God's role as a majestic and righteous judge.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a verb across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

דָּלִק

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.