3363. yaqa

Lexicon

yaqa: To dislocate, to be alienated, to be removed

Original Word: יָקַע
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yaqa`
Pronunciation: yah-kah
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-kah')
Definition: To dislocate, to be alienated, to be removed
Meaning: to sever oneself, to be dislocated, to abandon, to impale

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

be alienated, depart, hang up, be out of joint

A primitive root; properly, to sever oneself, i.e. (by implication) to be dislocated; figuratively, to abandon; causatively, to impale (and thus allow to drop to pieces by rotting) -- be alienated, depart, hang (up), be out of joint.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be dislocated or alienated
NASB Translation
alienated (1), became disgusted (2), dislocated (1), execute (1), hang (1), hanged (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יָקַע verb be dislocated, alienated (Arabic is fall, fall down, fall upon, befal, happen) —

Qal Imperfect3feminine singular תֵּקַע Jeremiah 6:8; וַתֵּ֫קַע Genesis 32:26 2t.; dislocated Genesis 32:26 (Jacob's thigh); elsewhere figurative of נפשׁ; torn away, alienated from any one, followed by מִן Jeremiah 6:8; Ezekiel 23:17; followed by מֵעַל Ezekiel 23:18.

Hiph`il Perfect וְהוֺקַעֲנוּם consecutive 2 Samuel 21:6; Imperfect וַיֹּקִיעֻם 2 Samuel 21:9; Imperative הוֺקַע Numbers 25:4; of some solemn form of execution, but meaning uncertain: Aq Ges impale; ᵐ5 ᵑ6 expose (ἐξηλιάζειν, παραδειγματἰζειν); ᵑ7 ᵑ9 crucify; Rs^{Rel. Semitic 398}-419throw down (Arabic ) a rock (compare 2 Chronicles 25:12): + ליהוה 2 Samuel 21:6 (׳לפני י 2 Samuel 21:9), Numbers 25:4.

Hoph`al Participle הַמּוּקָעִים 2 Samuel 21:13; passive of Hiph`il

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G868 (ἀφίημι, aphiemi): To send away, leave alone, permit, forgive, abandon
- G3856 (παρατίθημι, paratithemi): To place beside, to set before, to entrust, to abandon

These Greek entries correspond to the Hebrew יָקַע in their shared themes of separation, abandonment, and the act of leaving or forsaking. Both Greek terms, like יָקַע, can be used in contexts ranging from physical separation to metaphorical or relational abandonment.

Usage: The verb יָקַע (yaqa) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe actions such as severing, dislocating, abandoning, or impaling. It conveys a sense of separation or removal, whether physical or metaphorical.

Context: The Hebrew verb יָקַע (yaqa) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, illustrating its range of meanings from physical dislocation to metaphorical abandonment. This term is a primitive root, indicating its foundational role in the Hebrew language.

In its literal sense, יָקַע can describe the physical act of dislocation or severing. For example, it might be used to describe a joint being dislocated or a limb being severed. This physical imagery underscores the seriousness and often painful nature of the action.

Metaphorically, יָקַע extends to the concept of abandonment or forsaking. This usage can be seen in contexts where individuals or groups are described as being abandoned or cut off, either by divine judgment or human action. The term captures the gravity of being left desolate or isolated, often as a consequence of sin or disobedience.

In some instances, יָקַע is used in the context of impalement, a form of execution or punishment. This usage highlights the term's association with severe and often violent actions, reflecting the harsh realities of ancient justice systems.

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides translations that reflect these nuances, capturing the essence of separation and removal inherent in יָקַע. The term's usage across different passages emphasizes the multifaceted nature of separation, whether it be physical, relational, or spiritual.

Forms and Transliterations

הַמּוּקָעִֽים׃ המוקעים׃ וְהוֹקַ֥ע וְהוֹקַֽעֲנוּם֙ וַיֹּקִיעֻ֤ם וַתֵּ֙קַע֙ וַתֵּ֤קַע וַתֵּ֥קַע והוקע והוקענום ויקיעם ותקע תֵּקַ֥ע תקע ham·mū·qā·‘îm hammukaIm hammūqā‘îm tê·qa‘ teKa têqa‘ vaiyokiUm vatTeka vehoKa vehokaaNum wat·tê·qa‘ wattêqa‘ way·yō·qî·‘um wayyōqî‘um wə·hō·w·qa‘ wə·hō·w·qa·‘ă·nūm wəhōwqa‘ wəhōwqa‘ănūm

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 32:25
HEB: בְּכַף־ יְרֵכ֑וֹ וַתֵּ֙קַע֙ כַּף־ יֶ֣רֶךְ
NAS: thigh was dislocated while he wrestled
KJV: thigh was out of joint, as he wrestled
INT: the socket of his thigh was dislocated the socket thigh

Numbers 25:4
HEB: רָאשֵׁ֣י הָעָ֔ם וְהוֹקַ֥ע אוֹתָ֛ם לַיהוָ֖ה
NAS: of the people and execute them in broad
KJV: of the people, and hang them up before
INT: the leaders of the people and execute the LORD broad

2 Samuel 21:6
HEB: אֲנָשִׁים֙ מִבָּנָ֔יו וְהוֹקַֽעֲנוּם֙ לַֽיהוָ֔ה בְּגִבְעַ֥ת
NAS: be given to us, and we will hang them before the LORD
KJV: be delivered unto us, and we will hang them up unto the LORD
INT: men his sons will hang the LORD Gibeah

2 Samuel 21:9
HEB: בְּיַ֣ד הַגִּבְעֹנִ֗ים וַיֹּקִיעֻ֤ם בָּהָר֙ לִפְנֵ֣י
NAS: of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them in the mountain
KJV: of the Gibeonites, and they hanged them in the hill
INT: the hands of the Gibeonites hanged the mountain before

2 Samuel 21:13
HEB: אֶת־ עַצְמ֖וֹת הַמּוּקָעִֽים׃
NAS: the bones of those who had been hanged.
KJV: the bones of them that were hanged.
INT: gathered the bones had been hanged

Jeremiah 6:8
HEB: יְר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם פֶּן־ תֵּקַ֥ע נַפְשִׁ֖י מִמֵּ֑ךְ
NAS: Or I shall be alienated from you, And make
KJV: lest my soul depart from thee; lest I make
INT: Jerusalem Or shall be alienated my soul at

Ezekiel 23:17
HEB: וַתִּ֨טְמָא־ בָ֔ם וַתֵּ֥קַע נַפְשָׁ֖הּ מֵהֶֽם׃
NAS: And when she had been defiled by them, she became disgusted with them.
KJV: with them, and her mind was alienated from them.
INT: their harlotry had been became mind like

Ezekiel 23:18
HEB: אֶת־ עֶרְוָתָ֑הּ וַתֵּ֤קַע נַפְשִׁי֙ מֵֽעָלֶ֔יהָ
NAS: her nakedness; then I became disgusted with her, as I had become disgusted
KJV: then my mind was alienated from her, like as my mind
INT: and uncovered her nakedness became my mind and

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3363
8 Occurrences

ham·mū·qā·‘îm — 1 Occ.
tê·qa‘ — 1 Occ.
way·yō·qî·‘um — 1 Occ.
wat·tê·qa‘ — 3 Occ.
wə·hō·w·qa‘ — 1 Occ.
wə·hō·w·qa·‘ă·nūm — 1 Occ.