דֶּלֶתdeleth

Meanings

Same root

• דָּלָהdâlâh · H1802properly, to dangle, i.e. to let down abucket (for drawing out water); figuratively, to deliver

Where it appears

Appears 88 times in the Bible.

• Genesis 19:6 So Lot stepped outside to talk to them, shutting the door behind him.
• Genesis 19:9 “Stand back!” they shouted. “This fellow came to town as an outsider, and now he’s acting like our judge! We’ll treat you far worse than those other men!” And they lunged toward Lot to break down the door.
• Genesis 19:10 But the two angels reached out, pulled Lot into the house, and bolted the door.
• Exodus 21:6 If he does this, his master must present him before God. Then his master must take him to the door or doorpost and publicly pierce his ear with an awl. After that, the slave will serve his master for life.
• Deuteronomy 3:5 These towns were all fortified with high walls and barred gates. We also took many unwalled villages at the same time.
• Deuteronomy 15:17 In that case, take an awl and push it through his earlobe into the door. After that, he will be your servant for life. And do the same for your female servants.