3242. yeniqah

Lexicon

yeniqah: Suckling, nursing, nourishment

Original Word: יְנִיקָה
Part of Speech: noun feminine
Transliteration: yniqah
Pronunciation: yeh-nee-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (yen-ee-kaw')
Definition: Suckling, nursing, nourishment
Meaning: a sucker, sapling

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

young twig

From yanaq; a sucker or sapling -- young twig.

see HEBREW yanaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yanaq
Definition
a young shoot, twig
NASB Translation
young twigs (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[יְנִיקָה] noun feminine id., only plural suffix יְנִיקוֺתָיו Ezekiel 17:4 of Israel under figure of cedar.

יַנְשׁוּף, יַנְשׁוֺף see below נשׁף.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָנַק (yanak), meaning "to suck" or "to nurse."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1080 (γεννάω, gennao): To beget, to bring forth, often used in the context of birth or creation, which can metaphorically relate to the concept of new growth or beginnings.
• Strong's Greek Number 1597 (ἐκφύω, ekphuo): To sprout, to produce, which directly relates to the idea of a plant or shoot emerging and growing.

The imagery of a sapling or young shoot in the Bible serves as a reminder of the potential for growth and the importance of nurturing one's spiritual life. It emphasizes the need for a supportive environment and the guidance of divine wisdom to reach full maturity and bear fruit.

Usage: The term יְנִיקָה (yenikah) is used in the context of botany to describe a young shoot or sapling, often implying a plant that is still in its early stages of growth and development.

Context: יְנִיקָה (yenikah) appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe young plants or shoots that are in the process of growing. This term is often used metaphorically to represent new beginnings, growth, and potential. In the agrarian society of ancient Israel, the imagery of a sapling or young shoot would have been a powerful symbol of life and vitality. The nurturing of a sapling into a mature plant parallels the spiritual growth and development of individuals or communities. The concept of a "sucker" or "sapling" can also imply the need for care and protection, as young plants are vulnerable to external threats and require proper conditions to thrive.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the imagery of a sapling is used to convey messages of hope and renewal. The nurturing process of a sapling can be seen as an analogy for spiritual growth, where individuals are encouraged to cultivate their faith and character, much like a gardener tends to a young plant.

Forms and Transliterations

יְנִֽיקוֹתָ֖יו יניקותיו yə·nî·qō·w·ṯāw yenikoTav yənîqōwṯāw

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 17:4
HEB: אֵ֛ת רֹ֥אשׁ יְנִֽיקוֹתָ֖יו קָטָ֑ף וַיְבִיאֵ֙הוּ֙
NAS: the topmost of its young twigs and brought
KJV: the top of his young twigs, and carried
INT: the topmost young plucked and brought

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3242
1 Occurrence

yə·nî·qō·w·ṯāw — 1 Occ.