Strong's Lexicon Chiddeqel: Tigris Original Word: חִדֶּקֶל Word Origin: Derived from an ancient Semitic root, possibly related to the Akkadian "Idiglat." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chiddeqel in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Chiddeqel refers to one of the four rivers mentioned in the Genesis account of the Garden of Eden. It is identified with the modern Tigris River, which flows through present-day Turkey and Iraq. The name may imply "rapid" or "swift," reflecting the river's flow characteristics. Cultural and Historical Background: The Tigris River, along with the Euphrates, is one of the two major rivers of Mesopotamia, a region often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization." This area is historically significant as it is believed to be one of the earliest centers of human civilization, with ancient cities such as Nineveh and Babylon located along its banks. The Tigris has been a vital water source for agriculture and trade throughout history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originprobably of foreign origin Definition Hiddekel, ancient name of a Mesopotamian river NASB Translation Tigris (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִדֶּ֫קֶל proper name, of a river Tigris (Assyrian Idi‡lat, Di‡lat, Old Persian Tigrâ SpiegAPK, Glossary, etc.), the famous Assyr. river; see especially DlPa 110 f.170ff.; ׳ח Genesis 2:14; חִדָּ֑קֶל Daniel 10:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hiddekel Probably of foreign origin; the Chiddekel (or Tigris) river -- Hiddekel. Forms and Transliterations חִדֶּ֔קֶל חִדָּֽקֶל׃ חדקל חדקל׃ chidDakel chidDekel ḥid·dā·qel ḥid·de·qel ḥiddāqel ḥiddeqelLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 2:14 HEB: הַנָּהָ֤ר הַשְּׁלִישִׁי֙ חִדֶּ֔קֶל ה֥וּא הַֽהֹלֵ֖ךְ NAS: river is Tigris; it flows KJV: river [is] Hiddekel: that [is] it which goeth toward INT: river of the third is Tigris it flows Daniel 10:4 2 Occurrences |
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