Strong's Lexicon aqod: Speckled, striped Original Word: עָקֹד Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַד (aqad), meaning "to bind" or "to tie." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "aqod" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as this specific term pertains to Hebrew descriptions of animal patterns. However, the concept of speckled or patterned animals can be related to Greek terms describing appearance or color, such as ποικίλος (poikilos), meaning "varied" or "diverse." Usage: The term "aqod" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe animals, particularly livestock, that have a specific pattern on their skin or fur, such as being speckled or striped. This term is often associated with the appearance of sheep and goats. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, livestock was a significant measure of wealth and prosperity. The appearance of animals, including their color and patterns, could affect their value and desirability. In the context of the patriarchal narratives, the breeding and selection of livestock were crucial for economic survival and success. The use of "aqod" in the Bible reflects the importance of these patterns in the context of Jacob's story, where the appearance of the animals played a role in the fulfillment of God's promises to him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition striped, streaked NASB Translation striped (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָקֹד adjective striped, streaked; — of Jacob's goats and sheep; as substantive ׳ע Genesis 30:40 (collective), plural עֲקֻדִּים Genesis 31:8 (twice in verse); plural as attributive Genesis 30:35,39, predicate Genesis 31:10,12. [עָקָה] noun feminine Psalm 55:4 see עוק. עקה (√ of following; cf Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ring straked From aqad; striped (with bands) -- ring straked. see HEBREW aqad Forms and Transliterations הָֽעֲקֻדִּ֣ים העקדים עֲקֻדִּ֥ים עֲקֻדִּֽים׃ עֲקֻדִּים֙ עָקֹ֛ד עקד עקדים עקדים׃ ‘ā·qōḏ ‘ă·qud·dîm ‘āqōḏ ‘ăquddîm aKod akudDim hā‘ăquddîm hā·‘ă·qud·dîm haakudDimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 30:35 HEB: אֶת־ הַתְּיָשִׁ֜ים הָֽעֲקֻדִּ֣ים וְהַטְּלֻאִ֗ים וְאֵ֤ת NAS: on that day the striped and spotted KJV: the he goats that were ringstraked and spotted, INT: he male the striped and spotted and all Genesis 30:39 Genesis 30:40 Genesis 31:8 Genesis 31:8 Genesis 31:10 Genesis 31:12 7 Occurrences |
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