Strong's Lexicon athiq: Ancient, old Original Word: עָתִיק Word Origin: Derived from the root עָתַק (athaq), which means "to advance" or "to remove." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3820 (παλαιός, palaios) – meaning "old" or "ancient." - G744 (ἀρχαῖος, archaios) – meaning "ancient" or "original." Usage: The Hebrew word "athiq" is used to describe something that is ancient or old. It often conveys a sense of venerability and timelessness, suggesting something that has existed for a long time and carries with it a sense of authority or respect due to its age. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, age was often associated with wisdom, experience, and authority. Elders were respected for their knowledge and life experience, and ancient landmarks or traditions were revered. The concept of something being "ancient" carried a positive connotation, implying stability and continuity with the past. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atheq Definition eminent, surpassing, choice NASB Translation choice (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָתִיק adjective eminent, surpassing, choice (see עָתֵק); — ׳מְכַסֶּה ע Isaiah 23:18 choice attire. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance durable From athaq; properly, antique, i.e. Venerable or splendid -- durable. see HEBREW athaq Forms and Transliterations עָתִֽיק׃ עתיק׃ ‘ā·ṯîq ‘āṯîq aTikLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 23:18 HEB: לְשָׂבְעָ֖ה וְלִמְכַסֶּ֥ה עָתִֽיק׃ פ NAS: food and choice attire KJV: sufficiently, and for durable clothing. INT: sufficient attire and choice |
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