Strong's Lexicon taqeph: To overpower, to prevail, to be strong Original Word: תָּקַף Word Origin: Derived from the root תקף (t-q-p), which conveys the idea of overpowering or prevailing. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar concepts of strength and prevailing is "κρατέω" (krateo - Strong's G2902), which means to be strong, to take hold of, or to prevail. Usage: The Hebrew verb "taqeph" is used to describe the act of overpowering or prevailing in strength. It often conveys a sense of might or force, whether in physical, military, or metaphorical contexts. The term can be used to describe both human and divine strength, emphasizing the ability to overcome obstacles or adversaries. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, strength and power were highly valued attributes, often associated with kingship, military prowess, and divine favor. The concept of prevailing or overpowering was not only relevant in physical battles but also in legal, social, and spiritual realms. The Hebrew Bible frequently uses terms related to strength to describe God's sovereignty and the empowerment of His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to prevail over, overpower NASB Translation overpower (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs [תָּקֵף] verb prevail over, overpower (late; Late Hebrew id.; Aramaism; Aramaic תְּקֵיף,  be strong; Nabataean תקף authority; compare NöZMG xlvii (1893), 102; Sabean תקף overpower SabDenkmNo.9.l.13; Arabic  attain to, overtake, overpower); — Qal Imperfect:3masculine singular suffix יִתְקְפוֺ Ecclesiastes 4:12 (Ges§ 60d) if one overpower him, so 3 feminine singular suffix תִּתְקְפֵ֫הוּ Job 14:20; 3feminine singular suffix id. Job 15:24. [תְּקֵף] verb grow strong (ᵑ7 Syriac; Biblical Hebrew, q. v., (late)) — Pe`al Perfect3masculine singular תְּקִ֑ף, of tree, Daniel 4:8; Daniel 4:17; 2masculine singular תְּקֵמְתְּ Daniel 4:19; of king; 3feminine singular תְִּקַפַת Daniel 5:20 figurative grow arrogant, of spirit of man. Pa`el make strong, stringent: Infinitive לְתַקָּפָה Daniel 6:8 accusative of interdict. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance prevail against A primitive root; to overpower -- prevail (against). Forms and Transliterations יִתְקְפוֹ֙ יתקפו שֶׁתַּקִּ֖יף שתקיף תִּ֝תְקְפֵ֗הוּ תִּתְקְפֵ֣הוּ תתקפהו šet·taq·qîp̄ šettaqqîp̄ shettakKif tiṯ·qə·p̄ê·hū titkeFehu tiṯqəp̄êhū yiṯ·qə·p̄ōw yitkeFo yiṯqəp̄ōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 14:20 HEB: תִּתְקְפֵ֣הוּ לָ֭נֶצַח וַֽיַּהֲלֹ֑ךְ NAS: You forever overpower him and he departs; KJV: Thou prevailest for ever INT: overpower forever departs Job 15:24 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Ecclesiastes 6:10 4 Occurrences |
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