◄ 2134. zak ►
Strong's Lexicon zak: Pure, clean, clear Original Word: זַךְ Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: zak Pronunciation: zak Phonetic Spelling: (zak) Definition: Pure, clean, clear Meaning: clear Word Origin: Derived from the root זָכַךְ (zakak), meaning "to be pure" or "to be clean." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "zak" is καθαρός (katharos), which also means pure or clean. This term is used in the New Testament to describe purity in both physical and moral contexts. Usage: The Hebrew word "zak" is used to describe something that is pure, clean, or clear. It often refers to physical purity, such as pure gold or clear water, but can also denote moral or spiritual purity. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "zak" is used to describe the purity of offerings, the clarity of speech, or the moral integrity of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, purity was a significant concept, both in physical and spiritual terms. The Israelites were given laws concerning ritual purity, which were essential for maintaining a proper relationship with God. Purity was not only about physical cleanliness but also about moral and spiritual integrity. The concept of purity extended to various aspects of life, including worship, diet, and social interactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from zakak Definition pure, clean NASB Translation clean (1), clear (2), pure (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַךְ adjective pure, clean; absolute זַךְ Job 8:6 5t.; זָךְ֛ Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2; feminine זַכָּה Exodus 30:34 2t.; — 1 literally, pure, i.e. unmixed, free from foreign substances, of olive oil Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2, of frankincense Exodus 30:34; Leviticus 24:7 (all P and H). 2 figurative, pure, clean, righteous (only Job, Proverbs): — of man Job 8:6 ("" יָשָׁר), Job 33:9 (+ בְּלִי פָ֑שַׁע; "" חַף); as substantive = the pure, righteous וְזַךְ יָשָׁר מָּעֳלוֺ Proverbs 21:8 (opposed to וָזָר֑ q. v.); of mode of life כָּלדַּֿרְכֵיאִֿישׁ זַךְ בְּעֵינָיו Proverbs 16:2; of mode of action (מָּעֳלוֺ) Proverbs 20:11 ("" יָשָׁר); of doctrine (לִקְחִי) Job 11:4 ("" בַּר הייתי); of prayer Job 16:17 ("" לֹא חָמָס בְּכַמָּ֑י). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clean, pure From zakak; clear -- clean, pure. see HEBREW zakak Forms and Transliterations וְ֝זַ֗ךְ וזך זַ֖ךְ זַ֣ךְ זַ֥ךְ זַכָּ֑ה זַכָּֽה׃ זָ֛ךְ זך זכה זכה׃ veZach wə·zaḵ wəzaḵ zach zaḵ zāḵ zak·kāh zakKah zakkāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 27:20 HEB: שֶׁ֣מֶן זַ֥יִת זָ֛ךְ כָּתִ֖ית לַמָּא֑וֹר NAS: that they bring you clear oil KJV: that they bring thee pure oil INT: oil olives clear of beaten the light Exodus 30:34 HEB: סַמִּ֖ים וּלְבֹנָ֣ה זַכָּ֑ה בַּ֥ד בְּבַ֖ד NAS: spices with pure frankincense; KJV: spices with pure frankincense: INT: spices frankincense pure part of each Leviticus 24:2 HEB: שֶׁ֣מֶן זַ֥יִת זָ֛ךְ כָּתִ֖ית לַמָּא֑וֹר NAS: that they bring to you clear oil KJV: that they bring unto thee pure oil INT: oil olives clear beaten the light Leviticus 24:7 HEB: הַֽמַּעֲרֶ֖כֶת לְבֹנָ֣ה זַכָּ֑ה וְהָיְתָ֤ה לַלֶּ֙חֶם֙ NAS: You shall put pure frankincense KJV: And thou shalt put pure frankincense INT: row frankincense pure become the bread Job 8:6 HEB: אִם־ זַ֥ךְ וְיָשָׁ֗ר אָ֥תָּה NAS: If you are pure and upright, Surely KJV: If thou [wert] pure and upright; INT: If are pure and upright you Job 11:4 HEB: וַ֭תֹּאמֶר זַ֣ךְ לִקְחִ֑י וּ֝בַ֗ר NAS: My teaching is pure, And I am KJV: My doctrine [is] pure, and I am clean INT: have said is pure my teaching innocent Job 16:17 HEB: בְּכַפָּ֑י וּֽתְפִלָּתִ֥י זַכָּֽה׃ NAS: in my hands, And my prayer is pure. KJV: also my prayer [is] pure. INT: my hands and my prayer is pure Job 33:9 HEB: זַ֥ךְ אֲנִ֗י בְּֽלִ֫י NAS: I am pure, without transgression; KJV: I am clean without transgression, INT: I am pure I without Proverbs 16:2 HEB: אִ֭ישׁ זַ֣ךְ בְּעֵינָ֑יו וְתֹכֵ֖ן NAS: of a man are clean in his own sight, KJV: of a man [are] clean in his own eyes; INT: of a man are clean sight weighs Proverbs 20:11 HEB: נָ֑עַר אִם־ זַ֖ךְ וְאִם־ יָשָׁ֣ר NAS: his conduct is pure and right. KJV: whether his work [be] pure, and whether [it be] right. INT: A lad If is pure If and right Proverbs 21:8 HEB: אִ֣ישׁ וָזָ֑ר וְ֝זַ֗ךְ יָשָׁ֥ר פָּעֳלֽוֹ׃ NAS: is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct KJV: and strange: but [as for] the pure, his work INT: man of a guilty the pure is upright his conduct 11 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 2134 11 Occurrences wə·zaḵ — 1 Occ. zāḵ — 7 Occ. zak·kāh — 3 Occ.