Strong's Lexicon qaaqa: Tattoo, incision Original Word: קַעֲקַע Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to cut" or "to inscribe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "qaaqa," as the concept of tattooing is not explicitly addressed in the New Testament. However, related themes of body sanctity and holiness can be found in passages such as 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, which speaks of the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. Usage: The term "qaaqa" refers to a mark or incision made on the body, often associated with tattoos or body markings. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is used to describe a physical alteration of the skin, typically for religious or cultural reasons. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, body markings, including tattoos, were often used for various purposes, such as religious rituals, tribal identification, or as a form of protection against evil spirits. However, in the context of Israelite culture, such practices were generally discouraged or prohibited, as they were often associated with pagan rituals and idolatry. The Israelites were called to be distinct from surrounding nations, and their bodies were seen as temples of God, meant to be kept holy and unblemished. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an incision, imprint, tattoo NASB Translation tattoo* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַעֲקַע noun [masculine] incision, imprintment, tattoo; Leviticus 19:28 (H), see כְּתֹכֶת (RSSemitic i. 316; 2nd ed. 324). קער (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mark From the same as Qowa'; an incision or gash -- + mark. see HEBREW Qowa' Forms and Transliterations קַֽעֲקַ֔ע קעקע kaaKa qa‘ăqa‘ qa·‘ă·qa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 19:28 HEB: בִּבְשַׂרְכֶ֔ם וּכְתֹ֣בֶת קַֽעֲקַ֔ע לֹ֥א תִתְּנ֖וּ KJV: nor print any marks upon you: I [am] the LORD. INT: your body marks marks nor make 1 Occurrence |
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be deep, of well, 
come to bottom of well, vessel, also make well deep; II. hollow out (Dozy); 
deep, of well, bowl; Nabataean קער hollow or carve out (SachauSB Ak, 1896, 1057); Syriac 
, calyx, acorn-cup, well; Bondi60 compare Egyptian ma-qaa-r, bottom part of oven). 
