עַתִּ֤יק
𐤏𐤕𐤉𐤒
atiq
the Ancient
(Aramaic) corresponding to עַתִּיק; venerable; ancient.
H6268
Daniel 7:13 · Word #14
Lexicon H6268
| Lemma | עַתִּיק |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤕𐤉𐤒 |
| Transliteration | ʻattîyq |
| Strong's | H6268 |
| In-context | the Ancient |
Morphology AAamsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
SIBI-P1 H6268-01
ancient one (masculine singular)
| Root | עתק (ʿ-t-q) |
| Core Meanings | advance, move forward, become old, be ancient, endure through time |
| Semantic Range | ancient, aged, venerable, long-standing, enduring; by extension, something advanced or removed in time; in architectural contexts, a projecting or advanced structure (traditionally rendered "gallery"). |
| Conceptual Significance | Most notably used in Daniel 7 as a title for God ("Ancient of Days"), emphasizing His eternal precedence, enduring sovereignty, and authority over successive kingdoms. The term conveys not merely age but supreme antiquity and transcendent permanence. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic adjective/noun from the root עתק; masculine singular absolute in most occurrences (AAamsc), with plural noun form also attested (ANp). Functions adjectivally ("ancient") or substantivally ("ancient one"). |
| Rendering Rationale | The root עתק conveys the idea of advancing or moving forward, which in temporal contexts expresses advancing in days—hence becoming old or ancient. The form עַתִּיק is a masculine singular adjective/noun in the absolute state, so "ancient one" preserves both the root sense of advanced age and the masculine singular morphology. In plural contexts (ANp), it would be rendered "ancients." |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root עתק (advance, move forward, become old, be ancient, endure through time)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6277-01 |
ataq | an overreaching one |
H6275-01 |
atequ | they have grown old |
H6267-01 |
atiqim | ancient ones |
H6275-02 |
heetiqu | they transferred |
H6275-03 |
vayaeteq | and he shifted away |
Word Usage (3 occurrences of H6268)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 7:9 | וְ/עַתִּ֥יק | veatiq | and the Ancient |
| Daniel 7:13 | עַתִּ֤יק | atiq | the Ancient |
| Daniel 7:22 | עַתִּיק֙ | atiq | Ancient |