Strong's Lexicon Yoqneam: Jokneam Original Word: יָקְנְעָם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קָנַע (qanah), meaning "to acquire" or "to possess." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for Yoqneam in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Yoqneam, or Jokneam, is a city mentioned in the Old Testament, primarily known as a Levitical city within the territory of the tribe of Zebulun. The name is often interpreted to mean "the people will be acquired" or "gathered." Cultural and Historical Background: Jokneam was strategically located in the Jezreel Valley, an area known for its fertile land and significant trade routes. As a Levitical city, it was designated for the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel, who were responsible for religious duties and temple service. The city's location made it an important site for both agriculture and commerce in ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a city of Canaan NASB Translation Jokneam (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs יָקְנְעָם proper name, of a location Canaanitish city, with a king, defined by לַכַּרְמֶל Joshua 12:22; in Zebulun Joshua 19:11; Levitical city Joshua 21:34. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jokneam From quwn and am; (the) people will be lamented; Jokneam, a place in Palestine -- Jokneam. see HEBREW quwn see HEBREW am Forms and Transliterations יָקְנְעָ֖ם יָקְנְעָֽם׃ יָקְנֳעָ֥ם יקנעם יקנעם׃ yā·qə·nə·‘ām yā·qə·no·‘ām yakeneAm yakenoAm yāqənə‘ām yāqəno‘āmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 12:22 HEB: אֶחָ֔ד מֶֽלֶךְ־ יָקְנֳעָ֥ם לַכַּרְמֶ֖ל אֶחָֽד׃ NAS: the king of Jokneam in Carmel, KJV: the king of Jokneam of Carmel, INT: one the king of Jokneam Carmel one Joshua 19:11 Joshua 21:34 3 Occurrences |
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