Berean Strong's Lexicon taqqiph: Strong, mighty, powerful Original Word: תַּקִּיף Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root קוף (qoph), which conveys the idea of strength or power. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of strength and might is "ἰσχυρός" (ischyros), Strong's Greek #2478, which also conveys the idea of being strong or powerful. Usage: The term "taqqiph" is used to describe something or someone possessing great strength or power. It is often used in contexts that emphasize might or the ability to exert force. In the Biblical narrative, it can refer to physical strength, military power, or even the strength of character. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and power were highly valued attributes, often associated with kings, warriors, and deities. The concept of strength was not only physical but also extended to moral and spiritual dimensions. In the Hebrew Bible, strength is often attributed to God, who is depicted as the ultimate source of power and might. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to taqqiph Definition strong, mighty NASB Translation mighty (2), strong (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תַּקִּיף] adjective strong, mighty; — feminine singular absolute תַּקִּיפָה, of kingdom, Daniel 2:40 (like iron), Daniel 2:42; אָ֯ Daniel 7:7, of beast; masculine plural absolute תַּקִּיפִין, of kings Ezra 4:20, God's wonders Daniel 3:33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mighty, strong (Aramaic) corresponding to taqqiyph -- mighty, strong. see HEBREW taqqiyph Forms and Transliterations וְתַקִּיפָ֜א ותקיפא תַּקִּיפִ֗ין תַקִּיפִ֑ין תַקִּיפָ֔ה תַקִּיפָ֖ה תקיפה תקיפין takkiFah takkiFin ṯaq·qî·p̄āh taq·qî·p̄în ṯaq·qî·p̄în ṯaqqîp̄āh taqqîp̄în ṯaqqîp̄în vetakkiFa wə·ṯaq·qî·p̄ā wəṯaqqîp̄āLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:20 HEB: וּמַלְכִ֣ין תַּקִּיפִ֗ין הֲווֹ֙ עַל־ NAS: that mighty kings have ruled KJV: There have been mighty kings INT: kings mighty have ruled over Daniel 2:40 Daniel 2:42 Daniel 4:3 Daniel 7:7 5 Occurrences |