Strong's Lexicon Peqod: Pekod Original Word: פְקוֹד Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּקַד (paqad), meaning "to visit, attend to, muster, appoint, or punish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Pekod" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to a location or people group in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: In the Bible, "Pekod" refers to a region or people associated with the Babylonian empire. It is often mentioned in the context of judgment and divine retribution against Babylon and its allies. The term is used to signify a place or group that is subject to God's visitation, often in the form of punishment. Cultural and Historical Background: Pekod is believed to be a region located in Mesopotamia, possibly near the Tigris River. It was part of the Babylonian empire, which was a dominant power in the ancient Near East. The Babylonians were known for their military prowess and their role in the exile of the Israelites. The mention of Pekod in the Bible highlights the broader theme of God's sovereignty over nations and His ability to execute judgment on those who oppose His will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom paqad Definition a people in S.E. Bab. NASB Translation Pekod (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּקוֺד proper name, of a people and territory a people in Babylonian army Ezekiel 23:23 (Φακουκ; A και Φουδ); ׳יוֺשְׁבֵי פ Jeremiah 50:21; = Assyrian Pu‡ûdu, tribe in southeast Babylonia, bordering Elam WklSargon i. 241 SchrCOT Je DlPa 240 f. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pekod From paqad; punishment; Pekod, a symbolic name for Bab. -- Pekod. see HEBREW paqad Forms and Transliterations פְּק֑וֹד פְּק֤וֹד פקוד pə·qō·wḏ peKod pəqōwḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 50:21 HEB: וְאֶל־ יוֹשְׁבֵ֖י פְּק֑וֹד חֲרֹ֨ב וְהַחֲרֵ֤ם NAS: the inhabitants of Pekod. Slay KJV: [even] against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: waste INT: and against the inhabitants of Pekod Slay and utterly Ezekiel 23:23 2 Occurrences |
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