3197. yak
Strong's Lexicon
yak: To be precious, to be esteemed, to be valuable

Original Word: יַךְ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: yak
Pronunciation: yahk
Phonetic Spelling: (yak)
Definition: To be precious, to be esteemed, to be valuable
Meaning: a hand, side

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for the concept of being precious or esteemed is τιμάω (timao - Strong's Greek 5091), which means to honor or to value.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "yak" conveys the idea of something being precious, esteemed, or valuable. It is often used in contexts where the worth or value of an object, person, or concept is being highlighted. This term underscores the intrinsic value or esteem attributed to something, often in the eyes of God or within the community.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of value and esteem was deeply intertwined with religious and social practices. Items or individuals deemed "yak" were often set apart for special purposes, whether in worship, leadership, or community roles. The valuation was not merely economic but also spiritual and moral, reflecting the community's understanding of worth as defined by God's standards.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
scribal error for yad, q.v. Yekoneyah
Definition
see NH3204.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
wayside

By erroneous transcription for yad; a hand or side -- (way-)side.

see HEBREW yad

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