Strong's H1713 · Hebrew
דָּגַל
dâgal · /daw-gal'/
Definition
to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag; figuratively, to be conspicuous
KJV: (set up, with) banners, chiefest.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דָּגַל across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Song of Solomon3 verses
My beloved is white and ruddy, the chiefest among ten thousand. the chiefest: Heb. a standard bearer
Song of Solomon 6:4Thou art beautiful, O my love, as Tirzah, comely as Jerusalem, terrible as an army with banners.
Song of Solomon 6:10Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1713 (dâgal) mean?
to flaunt, i.e. raise a flag; figuratively, to be conspicuous
How many times does H1713 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1713 (דָּגַל) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “banners.”
How is dâgal translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1713 is rendered as “banners” (3×), “chiefest” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word דָּגַל come from?
a primitive root;