Strong's Lexicon puk: Antimony, eye paint, cosmetic Original Word: פוּךְ Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to paint Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew "puk," as the concept of eye cosmetics is more culturally specific to the Hebrew and surrounding ancient Near Eastern contexts. Usage: The Hebrew word "puk" refers to a black mineral powder, commonly known as antimony, used in ancient times as a cosmetic for painting the eyes. It was applied to the eyelids to enhance beauty and to protect the eyes from the sun's glare. The term is often associated with adornment and beautification practices in biblical times. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the use of eye cosmetics was prevalent among both men and women. Antimony, or "kohl," was a popular substance for this purpose. It was believed to have protective properties against eye ailments and was also used to create an alluring appearance. The practice of eye painting is well-documented in Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and other ancient cultures, reflecting a shared cultural emphasis on beauty and personal grooming. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps of foreign origin Definition antimony, stibium NASB Translation antimony (2), paint (1), painted* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מּוּךְ noun [masculine] antimony, stibium (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; compare possibly Arabic  open, separate; Syriac  pulverize; but מּוּךְ perhaps foreign word); — black mineral powder, for increasing brilliance of eyes by darkening edges of lids; ׳וַתָּשֶׂם בֵּמּ עֵינֶוהָ 2 Kings 9:30, ׳תִּקְרְעִי וגו Jeremiah 4:30; (on practice in Arabic see WeGGN, 1893, 443; in Egypt, LaneMod.Egypt.ed. 5, i. 45 f.); figurative Isaiah 54:11 of dark cement setting off precious stones (but WeDLZ, Aug. 2, 1890 CheHpt and others read נֹפֶךְ q. v.); ׳אַבְנֵי פ 1 Chronicles 29:2 are perhaps stones of brilliant hue of antimony. — compare proper name קֶרֶן הַמּוּךְ, and כָּחַל. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair colors, glistering, paintedFrom an unused root meaning to paint; dye (specifically, stibium for the eyes) -- fair colours, glistering, paint(-ed) (-ing). Forms and Transliterations בַּפּ֤וּךְ בַּפּוּךְ֙ בַפּוּךְ֙ בפוך פ֣וּךְ פוך bap·pūḵ ḇap·pūḵ bapPuch bappūḵ ḇappūḵ fuch p̄ūḵ vappuChLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 9:30 HEB: שָׁמְעָ֗ה וַתָּ֨שֶׂם בַּפּ֤וּךְ עֵינֶ֙יהָ֙ וַתֵּ֣יטֶב INT: heard appoint fair colours her eyes and adorned 1 Chronicles 29:2 Isaiah 54:11 Jeremiah 4:30 4 Occurrences |
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