Strong's Lexicon izqah: Azekah Original Word: עִזְקָא Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַק (azaq), meaning "to till" or "to dig." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Azekah, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew geography. However, the concept of fortified cities can be related to Greek terms like πόλις (polis) for city. Usage: Azekah is a town in the Shephelah region of ancient Judah. It is mentioned in the context of various biblical narratives, often as a strategic military location due to its elevated position and fertile surroundings. Cultural and Historical Background: Azekah was a fortified city in the lowlands of Judah, known for its agricultural productivity. It played a significant role in the defense system of Judah, especially during the time of the divided monarchy. The city is mentioned in several historical contexts, including the battles against the Philistines and the Babylonian conquest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to azaq Definition a signet ring NASB Translation signet ring (1), signet rings (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עִזְקָה] noun feminine signet-ring (ᵑ7 Syriac; √ עזק = surroung, see Biblical Hebrew); — suffix עִזְקְתֵהּ Daniel 6:18; plural construct קָת- Daniel 6:18. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance signet (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to azaq; a signet-ring (as engraved) -- signet. see HEBREW azaq Forms and Transliterations בְּעִזְקְתֵ֗הּ בעזקתה וּבְעִזְקָת֙ ובעזקת bə‘izqəṯêh bə·‘iz·qə·ṯêh beizkeTeh ū·ḇə·‘iz·qāṯ ūḇə‘izqāṯ uveizKatLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:17 HEB: וְחַתְמַ֨הּ מַלְכָּ֜א בְּעִזְקְתֵ֗הּ וּבְעִזְקָת֙ רַבְרְבָנ֔וֹהִי NAS: sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings KJV: sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet INT: sealed and the king signet ring of his nobles Daniel 6:17 2 Occurrences |