Strong's Lexicon zaku: To be pure, clean, clear Original Word: זָכוּ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of purity is καθαρός (katharos), Strong's Greek #2513, which also means clean or pure. This term is used in the New Testament to describe both physical cleanliness and moral purity, as seen in passages like Matthew 5:8 (BSB): "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." Usage: The Hebrew verb "zaku" primarily conveys the idea of being pure or clean, both in a physical and moral sense. It is used to describe the state of being free from impurities or moral blemishes. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to ritual purity, moral integrity, and the clarity of one's heart and actions before God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, purity was a significant concept, both in religious and social contexts. Ritual purity was essential for participation in worship and community life. The idea of moral purity was also deeply embedded in the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience to God's laws was seen as a reflection of one's purity and devotion. The concept of purity extended beyond physical cleanliness to include ethical and spiritual dimensions, emphasizing the importance of a pure heart and righteous living. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to zakah Definition purity, innocence NASB Translation innocent (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זָכוּ (K§ 61, 4) noun feminine purity, innocence (compare Biblical Hebrew זָכָה, also ᵑ7 דְּכָא, Syriac  be clean (Arabic  is be bright (of fire), acute (of mind), etc.), or Arabic  . be pure, good, ᵑ7 זְכָא, Syriac  be pure, innocent; are these forms with ז secondary? or ancient "" ?); — absolute ׳ז Daniel 6:13 innocence in God's sight. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance innocence (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to zakah; purity -- innocency. see HEBREW zakah Forms and Transliterations זָכוּ֙ זכו zā·ḵū zaChu zāḵūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:22 HEB: דִּ֤י קָֽדָמ֙וֹהִי֙ זָכוּ֙ הִשְׁתְּכַ֣חַת לִ֔י NAS: as I was found innocent before KJV: before him innocency was found INT: forasmuch before innocent was found and also |
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