Berean Strong's Lexicon zakak: To be pure, to be clear, to be clean Original Word: זָכַךְ 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. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zakak" primarily conveys the idea of purity and clarity, often in a physical or ceremonial sense. It is used to describe the process of refining or purifying, whether it be metals, thoughts, or actions. The term implies a state of being free from impurities or moral blemish. 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 ceremonial cleanliness, which were essential for worship and community life. Purity was not only about physical cleanliness but also about moral and spiritual integrity. The process of refining metals, such as gold and silver, was a common metaphor for spiritual purification, reflecting the cultural importance of purity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be bright, clean or pure NASB Translation cleanse (1), pure (2), purer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָכַךְ] verb be bright, clean, pure (kindred with foregoing. Only Lamentations, Job) — Qal Perfect only 3 masculine plural זַכּ֫וּ; — 1 be right, shining, figurative of splendour of nobles נְזִירִים מִשֶּׁלֶג ׳ז Lamentations 4:7 ("" מֵחָלָב צַחוּ). 2 be clean, pure in God's sight, of heavens Job 15:15, of stars Job 25:5 ("" יַאֲהִיל of moon; compare also יִזְכֶּה Job 15:14; Job 25:4). Hiph`il cleanse, only Perfect1singular וַהֲזִכּוֺתִי בְּבֹר כַּמָּֽי׃ Job 9:30, figurative of making morally spotless ("" הִתְרָחַצְתִּי). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be make clean, be purer A primitive root (compare zakah); to be transparent or clean (phys. Or morally) -- be (make) clean, be pure(-r). see HEBREW zakah Forms and Transliterations וַ֝הֲזִכּ֗וֹתִי והזכותי זַכּ֤וּ זַכּ֥וּ זכו vahazikKoti wa·hă·zik·kō·w·ṯî wahăzikkōwṯî zak·kū zakKu zakkūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 9:30 HEB: שָׁ֑לֶג ק) וַ֝הֲזִכּ֗וֹתִי בְּבֹ֣ר כַּפָּֽי׃ NAS: myself with snow And cleanse my hands KJV: and make my hands never so clean; INT: should wash waste and cleanse lye my hands Job 15:15 Job 25:5 Lamentations 4:7 4 Occurrences |
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