Berean Strong's Lexicon attiq: Ancient, old Original Word: עַתִּיק Word Origin: Derived from the root עָתַק (ataq), meaning "to advance" or "to remove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "attiq," the concept of God's eternal nature is echoed in the New Testament with terms like "ἀρχή" (archē, G746) meaning "beginning" or "origin," and "αἰώνιος" (aiōnios, G166) meaning "eternal." Usage: The Hebrew word "attiq" is used to describe something that is ancient or old. It conveys a sense of antiquity and venerability, often associated with wisdom and authority. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe God as the "Ancient of Days," emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority over time and creation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, age was often associated with wisdom, experience, and authority. The concept of venerating the elderly and respecting ancient traditions was prevalent. In the biblical context, referring to God as "Ancient" underscores His timeless existence and the continuity of His covenantal promises throughout generations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atheq Definition removed, old NASB Translation ancient (1), taken (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עַתִּיק] adjective removed, old; — 1 removed, עַתִּיקֵי מִשָּׁדָ֑יִם Isaiah 28:9 i.e. weaned ("" גְּמוּלֵי מֵחָלָד; on construct see Ges§ 130a). 2 old, ancient (Aramaism: עַתִּיק, , old), הַדְּדָרִים עַתִּיקִים 1 Chronicles 4:22. עַתִּיק adjective advanced, aged (Biblical Hebrew (as Aramaism), √עתק, q. v.); — construct (מַיָּא-) יוֺמִין ׳ע one advanced, aged, in days Daniel 7:9,13,22 (compare Syriac Ecclus 25:4 and elsewhere, PS3011). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ancient, drawn From athaq; removed, i.e. Weaned; also antique -- ancient, drawn. see HEBREW athaq Forms and Transliterations עַתִּיקִֽים׃ עַתִּיקֵ֖י עתיקי עתיקים׃ ‘at·tî·qê ‘at·tî·qîm ‘attîqê ‘attîqîm attiKei attiKimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:22 HEB: לָ֑חֶם וְהַדְּבָרִ֖ים עַתִּיקִֽים׃ NAS: And the records are ancient. KJV: and Jashubilehem. And [these are] ancient things. INT: and Jashubi-lehem and the records are ancient Isaiah 28:9 2 Occurrences |