דָּגַל
To flaunt , i.e. raise a flag ; figuratively, to be conspicuous
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What does דָּגַל (niḏgōl) mean in the Bible?
דָּגַל (niḏgōl) is a Hebrew word meaning "to flaunt , i.e. raise a flag ; figuratively, to be conspicuous". to flaunt, i.
Meaning
To display prominently or raise up publicly; moving from literal flag-raising to figurative prominence or distinction
to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag; figuratively, to be conspicuous BDB: look Usage: (set up, with) banners, chiefest.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
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Biblical Occurrences
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