The meaning of “נִקָּיוֹן”
Understanding niqqâyôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נִקָּיֹן niqqâyôn (nikkaw-yone'); from נָקָה cleanness, innocency. - clearness (literally or figuratively) 1) innocen...
נִקָּיוֹן
or נִקָּיֹן niqqâyôn (nikkaw-yone'); from נָקָה cleanness, innocency. - clearness (literally or figuratively) 1) innocency 1a) freedom from guilt, innocency 1b) freedom from punishment 1c) cleanness of teeth (physical sense)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 20:5 | “Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.” Word: נִקָּיוֹן (niqqâyôwn) | |
| Psalms 26:6 | “I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:” Word: נִקָּיוֹן (niqqâyôwn) | |
| Psalms 73:13 | “Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.” Word: נִקָּיוֹן (niqqâyôwn) | |
| Hosea 8:5 | “Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency?” Word: נִקָּיוֹן (niqqâyôwn) | |
| Amos 4:6 | “And I also have given you cleanness of teeth in all your cities, and want of bread in all your places: yet have ye not returned unto me, saith the Lord.” Word: נִקָּיוֹן (niqqâyôwn) |
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