Lexical Summary amiq: Deep Original Word: עֲמִיק Strong's Exhaustive Concordance profound, unsearchable, deep (Aramaic) corresponding to ameq; profound, i.e. Unsearchable, deep. see HEBREW ameq NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to ameq Definition deep NASB Translation profound (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עֲמִיק] adjective deep (see Biblical Hebrew עמק); — feminine plural emphatic, as noun, עֲמִיקָתָא Daniel 2:22 the deep things. Topical Lexicon Definition within ScriptureStrong’s Hebrew 5994 (עֲמִיק, ʿămîq) occurs once, in Daniel 2:22, an Aramaic section of the Old Testament. The term describes realities beyond ordinary human reach—“deep” or “profound”—and is linked to the divine prerogative of revelation. Historical Setting Daniel 2 unfolds in Babylon during the exile of Judah. Nebuchadnezzar’s enigmatic dream and his demand for an interpretation set the stage for God to display His supremacy over Babylonian wisdom. Daniel’s prayer and subsequent revelation underscore that only the covenant God can disclose what is עֲמִיק. The captives’ context magnifies the contrast between pagan divination and the living God’s sovereignty. Canonical Context Daniel 2:22: “He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.” Here, עֲמִיק is paired with “hidden things,” highlighting the breadth of God’s omniscience. Throughout Daniel, mystery terminology (raz, kēl, pesher) culminates in God exposing what is otherwise inaccessible, a theme that anticipates apocalyptic revelation. Theological Significance 1. Divine Omniscience - God alone knows the unfathomable (Job 11:7–9; Romans 11:33). Daniel 2:22 adds Aramaic testimony to this pan-biblical truth. - The unveiling of the statue dream foreshadows the unfolding of salvation history, from Babylon to the eternal kingdom (Daniel 2:44). The “deep things” include God’s plan to bring an everlasting dominion, fulfilled in Jesus Christ (Luke 1:32–33). - God’s knowledge penetrates darkness (Psalm 139:11–12). Daniel’s confession mirrors Johannine themes: “The light shines in the darkness” (John 1:5). Christological Insights Jesus Christ embodies the deepest wisdom of God (Colossians 2:3). The pattern in Daniel—mystery revealed to the faithful—prefigures the Gospel’s revelation “kept hidden for ages” (Romans 16:25–26). Paul echoes Daniel’s vocabulary: “The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:10). Intertextual Connections • Job 28 celebrates the search for wisdom, concluding with its source in God alone. Practical and Pastoral Applications 1. Humility in Scholarship - The limitation of human intellect is evident; dependence on divine illumination is indispensable for interpreting Scripture and life. - Believers facing opaque circumstances can trust the One who “knows what lies in darkness.” - Daniel’s example models corporate prayer that seeks God’s hidden counsel (Daniel 2:17–19), encouraging congregational intercession today. Mission and Ministry Implications • Apologetics: The exclusive ability of God to disclose the profound undergirds a defense of biblical revelation against secular or occult claims. Conclusion Though עֲמִיק appears once, its solitary usage shines brightly, emphasizing that ultimate depth is found not in human insight but in the self-revealing God who brings light into darkness and unfolds His redemptive purposes across history. Forms and Transliterations עַמִּיקָתָ֖א עמיקתא ‘am·mî·qā·ṯā ‘ammîqāṯā ammikaTaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 2:22 HEB: ה֛וּא גָּלֵ֥א עַמִּיקָתָ֖א וּמְסַתְּרָתָ֑א יָדַע֙ NAS: It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; KJV: He revealeth the deep and secret things: INT: who reveals the profound and hidden knows 1 Occurrence |
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