H1777 דִּין (dîyn) — to rule

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H1777

to rule ; by implication to judge (as umpire); also to strive (as at law)

KJV usage: contend contend execute (judgment) judge minister judgment plead (the cause) at strife strive.

Etymology: or (Genesis 6:3) דּוּן ; a primitive root;

Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

. Usage: contend contend execute (judgment) judge minister judgment plead (the cause) at strife strive. contend contend execute (judgment) judge minister judgment plead (the cause) at strife strive.

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