Strong's Lexicon zekokith: Glass, Crystal Original Word: זְכוּכִית Word Origin: Derived from the root זָכַךְ (zakak), meaning "to be clear" or "to be pure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of clarity and purity can be related to Greek words like "κρύσταλλος" (krystallos, Strong's G2930), meaning crystal, which appears in the New Testament in Revelation 4:6, describing the sea of glass before the throne of God. Usage: The term "zekokith" refers to a transparent or clear substance, often understood as glass or crystal. In the biblical context, it is used to describe something that is clear, pure, and precious, reflecting light and beauty. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, glass was a rare and valuable material. It was often associated with wealth and luxury due to its clarity and the skill required to produce it. The use of glass in biblical texts symbolizes purity, transparency, and the divine nature of God's creation. The rarity and beauty of glass made it a fitting metaphor for spiritual truths and divine revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakak Definition glass NASB Translation glass (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זְכוֺכִית noun [feminine] glass (ᵑ7 זכוכיתא; but see Frä64); as precious ("" זָהָב), yet of less value than wisdom Job 28:17. (Baer as above; זְכוּכִית van d. H and others) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crystal From zakah; properly, transparency, i.e. Glass -- crystal. see HEBREW zakah Forms and Transliterations וּזְכוֹכִ֑ית וזכוכית ū·zə·ḵō·w·ḵîṯ uzechoChit ūzəḵōwḵîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 28:17 HEB: יַעַרְכֶ֣נָּה זָ֭הָב וּזְכוֹכִ֑ית וּתְמ֖וּרָתָ֣הּ כְּלִי־ NAS: Gold or glass cannot equal KJV: The gold and the crystal cannot equal INT: equal Gold glass it be exchanged articles 1 Occurrence |
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