Strong's Lexicon Lekah: Learning, instruction, teaching Original Word: לֵכָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb לָקַח (laqach), meaning "to take" or "to receive." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1322 (διδαχή, didachē): Teaching, doctrine - G1319 (διδασκαλία, didaskalia): Instruction, teaching Usage: The Hebrew word "lekah" primarily refers to learning or instruction, often in the context of wisdom or moral teaching. It is used to denote the act of receiving knowledge or understanding, particularly in a spiritual or ethical sense. The term emphasizes the importance of acquiring wisdom and understanding as a foundation for righteous living. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the pursuit of wisdom and understanding was highly valued. Instruction was often passed down orally from generation to generation, with a strong emphasis on the teachings of the Torah. Wisdom literature, such as Proverbs, played a crucial role in imparting moral and ethical guidance. The concept of "lekah" reflects the communal and covenantal nature of learning in Israel, where instruction was not only for personal edification but also for maintaining the covenant relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a place in Judah NASB Translation Lecah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs לֵכָה proper name, of a location in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:21; unknown. ᵐ5 Ληχα, Λαιχα. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance a journey; Lekah, a place in Palestine From yalak; a journey; Lekah, a place in Palestine: see HEBREW yalak Forms and Transliterations לֵכָ֔ה לכה lê·ḵāh leChah lêḵāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:21 HEB: עֵ֚ר אֲבִ֣י לֵכָ֔ה וְלַעְדָּ֖ה אֲבִ֣י NAS: the father of Lecah and Laadah KJV: the father of Lecah, and Laadah INT: Er the father of Lecah and Laadah the father |