The meaning of “אַךְ”
Understanding ʼak reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
akin to אָכֵן also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, sur...
אַךְ
akin to אָכֵן also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). - a particle of affirmation, surely - hence (by limitation) only 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:32 | “And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak yet but this once: Peradventure ten shall be found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for ten’s sake.” Word: אַךְ (ʼak) | |
| Leviticus 23:27 | “Also on the tenth day of this seventh month there shall be a day of atonement: it shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall afflict your souls, and offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord.” Word: אַךְ (ʼak) | |
| Joshua 22:19 | “Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the Lord, wherein the Lord’s tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the Lord, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the Lord our God.” Word: אַךְ (ʼak) | |
| 1 Samuel 21:4 | “And the priest answered David, and said, There is no common bread under mine hand, but there is hallowed bread; if the young men have kept themselves at least from women.” Word: אַךְ (ʼak) | |
| Psalms 37:8 | “Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil.” Word: אַךְ (ʼak) |
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