Berean Strong's Lexicon ziqah or zeq: Spark, flame, or flash Original Word: זִיקָה or זֶק Word Origin: Derived from the root זָקַק (zaqaq), which means to refine or purify. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for the concept of a spark or small flame might be found in words like "σπινθήρ" (spinthēr), which also means spark. Usage: The Hebrew word "ziqah" or "zeq" is used to denote a small, bright particle of fire, such as a spark or flash. It often symbolizes something that is fleeting, yet capable of igniting a larger fire. In a metaphorical sense, it can represent a small beginning that has the potential to grow into something significant. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fire was a crucial element for daily life, used for cooking, warmth, and religious sacrifices. Sparks, as the initial stage of fire, were seen as both a practical necessity and a symbol of potential. The imagery of sparks is used in biblical literature to convey ideas of initiation, potential, and sometimes danger, as uncontrolled sparks can lead to destructive fires. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a missile, spark NASB Translation brands (1), firebrands (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [זֵק] noun [masculine] missile, spark (√ dubious; compare Late Hebrew זִיקִין fiery arrows, Aramaic זִיקָא id., זִיקוּקָא id. + spark,  shooting star, ray of light,  shooting star) — only plural זִקִּים of (fire- ?) missiles Proverbs 26:18 ("" חִצִּים, with ירה); so זִיקוֺת sparks, brands (as leaping, springing, forth ?) ׳מְאַזְּרֵי ז (see אזר) Isaiah 50:11 ("" קֹדְחֵי אֵשׁ), בִּעַרְתֶּם ׳ז Isaiah 50:11 ("" אוּר אֶשְׁכֶם). II. [זֵק], זִקִּים fetters, see below II. זקק. זקן (√ of following; meaning dubious). II. [זֵק] noun [masculine] fetter, only plural זִקִּים: — fetters of captives ׳רֻתְּכוּ בַּזּ Nahum 3:10; יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ ׳בַּזּ Isaiah 45:14; ׳בְּז Psalm 149:8 (with אסר; "" כַּבְלֵי בַרְזֶל); figurative ׳בַּזּ Job 36:8 (with אסר; "" חַבְלֵי עֹ֑נִי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance chain, fetter, firebrand, spark (Isa. 'Abiyshuwae: (feminine); and ziq {zeek}; or zeq {zake}; from zanaq; properly, what leaps forth, i.e. Flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond -- chain, fetter, firebrand, spark. see HEBREW 'Abiyshuwae see HEBREW zanaq Forms and Transliterations בְּזִקִּ֑ים בַּזִּקִּ֑ים בַּזִּקִּ֖ים בַזִּקִּֽים׃ בזקים בזקים׃ וּבְזִיקוֹת֙ ובזיקות זִיק֑וֹת זִקִּ֗ים זיקות זקים baz·ziq·qîm ḇaz·ziq·qîm bazzikKim bazziqqîm ḇazziqqîm bə·ziq·qîm bezikKim bəziqqîm ū·ḇə·zî·qō·wṯ ūḇəzîqōwṯ uvezikOt vazzikKim zî·qō·wṯ zikKim ziKot ziq·qîm zîqōwṯ ziqqîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 36:8 HEB: וְאִם־ אֲסוּרִ֥ים בַּזִּקִּ֑ים יִ֝לָּכְד֗וּן בְּחַבְלֵי־ KJV: And if [they be] bound in fetters, [and] be holden INT: and if are bound fetters caught the cords Psalm 149:8 Proverbs 26:18 Isaiah 45:14 Isaiah 50:11 Isaiah 50:11 Nahum 3:10 7 Occurrences |
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