Strong's H1883 · Hebrew
דֶּתֶא
detheʼ · /deh'-thay/
Definition
{a sprout; by analogy, grass}
KJV: tender grass.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered דֶּתֶא across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel2 verses
Nevertheless leave the stump of his roots in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts in the grass of the earth:
Daniel 4:23And whereas the king saw a watcher and an holy one coming down from heaven, and saying, Hew the tree down, and destroy it; yet leave the stump of the roots thereof in the earth, even with a band of iron and brass, in the tender grass of the field; and let it be wet with the dew of heaven, and let his portion be with the beasts of the field, till seven times pass over him;
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H1883 (detheʼ) mean?
{a sprout; by analogy, grass}
How many times does H1883 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H1883 (דֶּתֶא) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “grass.”
How is detheʼ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H1883 is rendered as “grass” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word דֶּתֶא come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא)