Lexicon lahaqah: Company, band, assembly Original Word: לַהֲקָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance company Probably from an unused root meaning to gather; an assembly -- company. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition band, company NASB Translation company (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [לַהֲקָה] noun feminine dubious; according to ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ7 Aq Symm band, company (perhaps by transposing from קְהִלָּה, compare Thes (קַהֲלָה) The Klo Bu; see also HPS). — לַהֲקִת הַנְּבִיאִים 1 Samuel 19:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root לָהַק (lahak), which means to gather or assemble.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the New Testament is ἐκκλησία (G1577), which is often translated as "church" or "assembly." This term carries a similar connotation of a gathered community, particularly in the context of the early Christian church. The use of ἐκκλησία in the New Testament reflects the continuation of the assembly concept from the Hebrew Scriptures, highlighting the communal and organized nature of the early Christian communities. Usage: The term לַהֲקָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a gathering or assembly of people, often in the context of a group or company that is organized for a specific purpose. Context: לַהֲקָה (lahakah) appears in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe a collective group of individuals. This term is often used in contexts where people are gathered together, whether for social, military, or religious purposes. The concept of an assembly is significant in the biblical narrative, as it often denotes a group united by a common cause or identity. In the Old Testament, assemblies could be convened for various reasons, including worship, decision-making, or warfare. The term underscores the importance of community and collective action in the biblical worldview. Forms and Transliterations לַהֲקַ֤ת להקת la·hă·qaṯ lahaKat lahăqaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 19:20 HEB: וַיַּ֗רְא אֶֽת־ לַהֲקַ֤ת הַנְּבִיאִים֙ נִבְּאִ֔ים NAS: but when they saw the company of the prophets KJV: and when they saw the company of the prophets INT: David saw the company of the prophets prophesying 1 Occurrence |
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