Strong's Lexicon Attiq: Ancient, venerable Original Word: עַתִּיק Word Origin: Derived from the root עָתַק (athaq), meaning "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 term "Attiq" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote something that is ancient or venerable. It often conveys a sense of timelessness and respect, typically associated with wisdom and authority. In the context of the Bible, it is used to describe God, emphasizing His eternal nature and supreme authority. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, age was often associated with wisdom and authority. Elders were respected for their experience and knowledge. The concept of God as "ancient" underscores His eternal existence, predating creation and human history. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God as the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to attiq Definition "aged," a part of a name of God NASB Translation Ancient (1), ancient (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ancient (Aramaic) corresponding to attiyq; venerable -- ancient. see HEBREW attiyq Forms and Transliterations וְעַתִּ֥יק ועתיק עַתִּ֤יק עַתִּיק֙ עתיק ‘at·tîq ‘attîq atTik veatTik wə‘attîq wə·‘at·tîqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:9 HEB: כָרְסָוָן֙ רְמִ֔יו וְעַתִּ֥יק יוֹמִ֖ין יְתִ֑ב NAS: were set up, And the Ancient of Days KJV: were cast down, and the Ancient of days INT: thrones were set and the Ancient of Days took Daniel 7:13 Daniel 7:22 3 Occurrences |
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