Strong's Lexicon peqaim: Knops, buds Original Word: פְּקָעִים Word Origin: Derived from the root פקע (paqah), meaning "to burst open" or "to bud." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "peqaim," the concept of ornamental design and decoration can be related to Greek terms used in the Septuagint for describing the Temple's furnishings, such as "ἀνθέμιον" (anthemion), meaning "flower" or "blossom." Usage: The term "peqaim" refers to ornamental buds or knops, often used in the context of describing decorative elements in the construction of sacred objects, particularly in the Tabernacle or Temple. These knops are typically associated with the intricate designs that adorned the lampstands and other sacred furnishings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the Tabernacle and later the Temple were central places of worship and held great religious significance. The detailed craftsmanship of these sacred spaces was a reflection of the Israelites' devotion to God. The use of "peqaim" in the design of the lampstand (menorah) and other furnishings symbolized life, growth, and divine beauty, drawing from the natural world to enhance the spiritual atmosphere. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition gourd (shaped) ornaments NASB Translation gourds (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs מְּקָעִים noun masculine1Kings 7:24 plural carved wood or metal ornaments, either ball-, knob-shaped (Löwp. 332 f.) of gourd-shaped (so most; compare following; Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a semi-globeFrom an unused root meaning to burst; only used as an architectural term of an ornament similar to paqqu'ah, a semi-globe -- knop. see HEBREW paqqu'ah Forms and Transliterations הַפְּקָעִ֔ים הפקעים וּפְקָעִים֩ ופקעים פְּקָעִ֔ים פקעים hap·pə·qā·‘îm happekaIm happəqā‘îm pə·qā·‘îm pekaIm pəqā‘îm ū·p̄ə·qā·‘îm ufekaIm ūp̄əqā‘îmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 6:18 HEB: פְּנִ֔ימָה מִקְלַ֣עַת פְּקָעִ֔ים וּפְטוּרֵ֖י צִצִּ֑ים NAS: carved [in the shape] of gourds and open KJV: [was] carved with knops and open INT: within carved gourds open flowers 1 Kings 7:24 1 Kings 7:24 3 Occurrences |
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