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תְּקֹף

𐤕𐤒𐤐

tᵉqôph

H8632 noun

SILEX Entry

Root תקף to be strong, to overpower, to prevail

Definition

Concrete manifestation of power, strength, or might, especially as exhibited by individuals, rulers, or kingdoms; often denotes authority or force in circumstances of social, political, or military significance.

Semantic Range

power, might, strength, authority, rule, dominion

Root / Etymology

Aramaic תְּקֹף (tᵉqôph) derives from the root תקף, meaning 'to be strong, to prevail, to overpower.' The noun form denotes the quality or display of strength or power arising from or associated with this root action. It is cognate with the Hebrew תֹּקֶף (tóqef).

Historical & Contextual Notes

תְּקֹף is an Aramaic noun appearing only in biblical Aramaic, specifically in the later period of biblical literature (notably Daniel 4:30 [Hebrew 4:27], where it refers to the continued power or might of a royal ruler). Unlike the Hebrew תֹּקֶף, which may have more abstract uses, תְּקֹף in its Aramaic context typically refers to concrete or active expressions of strength or authority. In biblical contexts, its usage is confined to royal or imperial power, particularly in Persian or Babylonian court settings, reflecting the socio-political realities of the exilic and post-exilic periods. Standard English translations often render it as 'might,' 'power,' or 'strength,' which generally capture the immediate sense but may obscure its nuanced application to institutional or governmental power versus personal capability. The term is distinct from other Aramaic words for power, such as חֵיל (ḥeil, 'valor, military strength'), in that תְּקֹף emphasizes authoritative or controlling force.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to תֹּקֶף; power; might, strength.

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Root Family

תקף (t-q-p̄) — strength, overpowering, prevailing force

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H8623 תַּקִּיף mighty one
H8624 תַּקִּיף mighty
H8630 תָּקַף to overpower
H8631 תְּקֵף she will grow strong
H8633 תֹּקֶף in prevailing-strength of

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H8632-01 בִּ/תְקַ֥ף biteqaf AR/Ncmsc by might in prevailing strength of 1
H8632-02 וְ/תָקְפָּ֥/א vetaqepa AC/Ncmsd/Td and strength and the prevailing might 1

Occurrences in Scripture

2 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H8632-02 Daniel 2:37 וְ/תָקְפָּ֥/א vetaqepa AC/Ncmsd/Td and strength and the prevailing might
H8632-01 Daniel 4:27 בִּ/תְקַ֥ף biteqaf AR/Ncmsc by might in prevailing strength of
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