Strong's H1798 · Hebrew
דְּכַר
dᵉkar · /dek-ar'/
Definition
properly, a male, i.e. of sheep
KJV: ram.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H2145 (זָכָר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דְּכַר across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Ezra3 verses
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:
Ezra 6:17And offered at the dedication of this house of God an hundred bullocks, two hundred rams, four hundred lambs; and for a sin offering for all Israel, twelve he goats, according to the number of the tribes of Israel.
Ezra 7:17That thou mayest buy speedily with this money bullocks, rams, lambs, with their meat offerings and their drink offerings, and offer them upon the altar of the house of your God which is in Jerusalem.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1798 (dᵉkar) mean?
properly, a male, i.e. of sheep
How many times does H1798 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1798 (דְּכַר) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “rams.”
How is dᵉkar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1798 is rendered as “rams” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word דְּכַר come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H2145 (זָכָר);