Strong's Lexicon Yaqeh: Yaqeh Original Word: יָקֶה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to obey or be obedient. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Yaqeh, as it is specific to the Hebrew text and context. Usage: Yaqeh is a proper noun used in the Bible to refer to a person. It is most notably recognized as the father of Agur, who is credited with writing Proverbs 30. The name Yaqeh itself is not widely used in the biblical text, appearing only in this context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The name Yaqeh, derived from a root meaning "to obey," may suggest a person of obedience or one who is obedient to God. The mention of Yaqeh in the context of wisdom literature (Proverbs) aligns with the cultural emphasis on wisdom, obedience, and reverence for God as foundational virtues. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition father of Agur NASB Translation Jakeh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָקֶה proper name, masculine father of Agur, אָגוּר בִּןיָֿקֶה הַמַּשָּׂא Proverbs 30:1 (read probably הַמַּשָּׂאִי or ׃מִמַּשָּׂא: see Be-Nowxvi f f.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jakeh From an unused root probably meaning to obey; obedient; Jakeh, a symbolical name (for Solomon) -- Jakeh. Forms and Transliterations יָקֶ֗ה יקה yā·qeh yaKeh yāqehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 30:1 HEB: אָג֥וּר בִּן־ יָקֶ֗ה הַמַּ֫שָּׂ֥א נְאֻ֣ם NAS: the son of Jakeh, the oracle. KJV: the son of Jakeh, [even] the prophecy: INT: of Agur the son of Jakeh the oracle declares |
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