Strong's Lexicon yeniqah: Suckling, nursing, nourishment Original Word: יְנִיקָה Word Origin: Derived from the root יָנַק (yanaq), meaning "to suck" or "to nurse." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "θηλάζω" (thelazo), which also means "to nurse" or "to suckle." An example is found in Matthew 24:19 (BSB): "How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!" Usage: The term "yeniqah" refers to the act of nursing or the state of being a suckling. It is often used in the context of infants or young animals that are dependent on their mother's milk for nourishment. The word emphasizes the dependency and the nurturing relationship between the mother and the child. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of nursing was a vital part of child-rearing, symbolizing care, provision, and the bond between mother and child. Nursing was not only a physical necessity but also a significant aspect of familial and communal life. The imagery of nursing is used in the Bible to convey God's nurturing and sustaining care for His people, as well as the innocence and vulnerability of those who are dependent on Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yanaq Definition a young shoot, twig NASB Translation young twigs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יְנִיקָה] noun feminine id., only plural suffix יְנִיקוֺתָיו Ezekiel 17:4 of Israel under figure of cedar. יַנְשׁוּף, יַנְשׁוֺף see below נשׁף. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance young twig From yanaq; a sucker or sapling -- young twig. see HEBREW yanaq Forms and Transliterations יְנִֽיקוֹתָ֖יו יניקותיו yə·nî·qō·w·ṯāw yenikoTav yənîqōwṯāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 17:4 HEB: אֵ֛ת רֹ֥אשׁ יְנִֽיקוֹתָ֖יו קָטָ֑ף וַיְבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙ NAS: the topmost of its young twigs and brought KJV: the top of his young twigs, and carried INT: the topmost young plucked and brought 1 Occurrence |
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