The meaning of “יׇקְתְאֵל”
Understanding Yoqthᵉʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as יָקֶה and אֵל; veneration of God (compare יְקוּתִיאֵל) Joktheel. - § Joktheel = "the blessedne...
יׇקְתְאֵל
probably from the same as יָקֶה and אֵל; veneration of God (compare יְקוּתִיאֵל) Joktheel. - § Joktheel = "the blessedness of God" - Joktheel, the name of a place in Palestine, and of one in Idumaea 1) a city in the low country of Judah named next to Lachish 2) the name given to the cliff which was the stronghold of Edom by king Amaziah after capturing it; also called 'Selah' and 'Petra'
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 15:38 | “And Dilean, and Mizpeh, and Joktheel,” Word: יׇקְתְאֵל (Yoqthᵉʼêl) | |
| 2 Kings 14:7 | “He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand, and took Selah by war, and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.” Word: יׇקְתְאֵל (Yoqthᵉʼêl) |