Berean Strong's Lexicon takak: To subdue, to humble, to bring low Original Word: תָּכַךְ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is ταπεινόω (tapeinoō), which means to humble or bring low. This Greek term is used in the New Testament, particularly in the teachings of Jesus, such as in Matthew 23:12 (BSB): "For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Usage: The Hebrew verb "takak" primarily conveys the action of subduing or humbling. It is used in contexts where an individual or group is brought into submission or made humble, often through divine intervention or judgment. The term can imply both physical subjugation and a more spiritual or moral humbling. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of subduing or humbling was significant both in military and spiritual contexts. Militarily, it referred to the conquest and control of enemy nations. Spiritually, it was associated with the humbling of individuals or nations before God, recognizing His sovereignty and authority. The Israelites understood that God could humble the proud and exalt the humble, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as tok, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deceitful From an unused root meaning to dissever, i.e. Crush -- deceitful. Forms and Transliterations תְּכָכִ֣ים תככים tə·ḵā·ḵîm techaChim təḵāḵîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 29:13 HEB: רָ֤שׁ וְאִ֣ישׁ תְּכָכִ֣ים נִפְגָּ֑שׁוּ מֵ֤אִיר־ KJV: The poor and the deceitful man INT: the poor man and the deceitful have gives 1 Occurrence |
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