Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עָתָק”
Understanding ʻâthâq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
arrogancy, grievous (hard) things, stiff. - impudent 1) forward, bold, arrogant 1a) of speech
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עָתָק
Phoneticaw-thawk'
Transliterationʻâthâq
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
arrogancy, grievous (hard) things, stiff. - impudent 1) forward, bold, arrogant 1a) of speech
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:3 | “Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the Lord is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.” Word: עָתָק (ʻâthâq) | |
| Psalms 31:18 | “Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.” Word: עָתָק (ʻâthâq) | |
| Psalms 75:5 | “Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.” Word: עָתָק (ʻâthâq) | |
| Psalms 94:4 | “How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniquity boast themselves?” Word: עָתָק (ʻâthâq) |