The Hebrew noun dibbur (also dibber) refers to a word, speech, or spoken declaration. It is derived from the common root dabar (H1696) and shares its meaning of purposeful, effective speech.
While dabar (H1696/H1697) is the most common form, dibbur emphasizes the act or content of speech itself. In Ecclesiastes, it is used to describe the authoritative word of a king (Ecclesiastes 8:4), underscoring that certain words carry binding power.
Theologically, speech in the Hebrew tradition is never merely informational — words create, command, and covenant. Dibbur points to the power resident in spoken declarations, foreshadowing the New Testament theology of the logos.