Strong's Lexicon toqeph: Authority, Power, Strength Original Word: תֹּקֶף Word Origin: Derived from the root תָּקַף (taqaph), meaning "to overpower" or "to prevail." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 1849 (exousia): Often translated as "authority" or "power," this Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the authority of Jesus and the apostles, as well as the power of God. Usage: The Hebrew word "toqeph" refers to the concept of authority or power, often in the context of dominion or the ability to exert control. It conveys a sense of strength and might, typically associated with leadership or governance. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, authority and power were central to the structure of society. Kings and rulers were often seen as divinely appointed, and their authority was considered an extension of divine power. The concept of "toqeph" would have been understood as both a divine and human attribute, reflecting the belief that true authority comes from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom taqeph Definition power, strength, energy NASB Translation authority (2), power (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תֹּ֫קֶף noun masculine power, strength, energy (Aramaic תְּקוֺף, תֹּקֶף  ); — ׳ת absolute Esther 9:29; construct Daniel 11:17, the strength of his whole kingdom; suffix תָּקְמּוֺ Esther 10:2 the deeds of his power (+ גְּבוּרָתוֺ, etc.). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance authority, power, strength From taqaph; might or (figuratively) positiveness -- authority, power, strength. see HEBREW taqaph Forms and Transliterations בְּתֹ֧קֶף בתקף תָקְפּוֹ֙ תֹּ֑קֶף תקף תקפו bə·ṯō·qep̄ beTokef bəṯōqep̄ ṯā·qə·pōw takePo ṯāqəpōw tō·qep̄ Tokef tōqep̄Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 9:29 HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ תֹּ֑קֶף לְקַיֵּ֗ם אֵ֣ת NAS: with full authority to confirm KJV: wrote with all authority, to confirm INT: with full authority to confirm letter Esther 10:2 Daniel 11:17 3 Occurrences |
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