6126. Aqqub

Lexicon

Aqqub: Aqqub

Original Word: עַקּוּב
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Aqquwb
Pronunciation: ah-KOOB
Phonetic Spelling: (ak-koob')
Definition: Aqqub
Meaning: Akkub

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Akkub

From aqab; insidious; Akkub, the name of five Israelites -- Akkub.

see HEBREW aqab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as aqeb
Definition
the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Akkub (8).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עַקּוּב proper name, masculine ᵐ5^B usually (Ι)ακουν[μ] A ᵐ5^L Ακ(κ)ουβ: —

1 descendant of David 1 Chronicles 3:24.

2 heads of post-exilic families:

a. Ezra 2:42 = Nehemiah 7:45.

b. Ezra 2:45 (si vera lectio).

3 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 9:17.

b. Nehemiah 8:7.

c. Nehemiah 11:19; Nehemiah 12:25.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַב (H6117), meaning "to follow at the heel" or "to supplant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Akkub in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies and records. However, the Greek Septuagint may transliterate the name as Ἀκκούβ (Akkoub) in passages where it appears.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the name Akkub, its origins, and its significance within the biblical narrative, reflecting its role in the religious and communal life of ancient Israel.

Usage: The name Akkub appears in the context of several individuals in the Old Testament, primarily associated with the Levitical and priestly lines.

Context: • Akkub, the Levite: Akkub is mentioned as a Levite who was among those who returned from the Babylonian exile with Zerubbabel. He is listed in the genealogies and records of those who served in the temple. In Nehemiah 7:44, Akkub is noted as one of the gatekeepers. The role of gatekeepers was significant in maintaining the sanctity and order of the temple, indicating Akkub's importance in the post-exilic community.
• Akkub, the Scribe: Another individual named Akkub is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:7 as one of the Levites who helped the people understand the Law as Ezra read it. This highlights the educational and interpretative role of the Levites in the community.
• Akkub, the Ancestor: In 1 Chronicles 3:24, Akkub is listed as a descendant of David, indicating the name's use across different tribal lines and its recurrence in various genealogical records.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֠עַקּוּב וְעַקּ֔וּב ועקוב עַקּ֑וּב עַקּ֔וּב עַקּ֡וּב עַקּ֣וּב עַקּֽוּב׃ עקוב עקוב׃ ‘aq·qūḇ ‘aqqūḇ akKuv Veakkuv wə‘aqqūḇ wə·‘aq·qūḇ

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 3:24
HEB: וְאֶלְיָשִׁ֡יב וּפְלָיָ֡ה וְ֠עַקּוּב וְיוֹחָנָ֧ן וּדְלָיָ֛ה
NAS: Pelaiah, Akkub, Johanan,
KJV: and Pelaiah, and Akkub, and Johanan,
INT: Eliashib Pelaiah Akkub and Johanan Delaiah

1 Chronicles 9:17
HEB: וְהַשֹּׁעֲרִים֙ שַׁלּ֣וּם וְעַקּ֔וּב וְטַלְמֹ֖ן וַאֲחִימָ֑ן
NAS: [were] Shallum and Akkub and Talmon
KJV: [were], Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon,
INT: now the gatekeepers Shallum and Akkub and Talmon and Ahiman

Ezra 2:42
HEB: טַלְמ֣וֹן בְּנֵי־ עַקּ֔וּב בְּנֵ֥י חֲטִיטָ֖א
NAS: the sons of Akkub, the sons
KJV: the children of Akkub, the children
INT: of Talmon the children of Akkub the children of Hatita

Ezra 2:45
HEB: חֲגָבָ֖ה בְּנֵ֥י עַקּֽוּב׃
NAS: of Hagabah, the sons of Akkub,
KJV: of Hagabah, the children of Akkub,
INT: of Hagabah the sons of Akkub

Nehemiah 7:45
HEB: טַלְמֹ֣ן בְּנֵֽי־ עַקּ֔וּב בְּנֵ֥י חֲטִיטָ֖א
NAS: the sons of Akkub, the sons
KJV: the children of Akkub, the children
INT: of Talmon the children of Akkub the children of Hatita

Nehemiah 8:7
HEB: וְשֵׁרֵ֥בְיָ֣ה ׀ יָמִ֡ין עַקּ֡וּב שַׁבְּתַ֣י ׀ הֽוֹדִיָּ֡ה
NAS: Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai,
KJV: Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai,
INT: Sherebiah Jamin Akkub Shabbethai Hodiah

Nehemiah 11:19
HEB: וְהַשּֽׁוֹעֲרִים֙ עַקּ֣וּב טַלְמ֔וֹן וַאֲחֵיהֶ֖ם
NAS: Also the gatekeepers, Akkub, Talmon
KJV: Moreover the porters, Akkub, Talmon,
INT: the porters Akkub Talmon and their brethren

Nehemiah 12:25
HEB: מְשֻׁלָּ֖ם טַלְמ֣וֹן עַקּ֑וּב שֹׁמְרִ֤ים שֽׁוֹעֲרִים֙
NAS: Talmon [and] Akkub [were] gatekeepers
KJV: Talmon, Akkub, [were] porters
INT: Meshullam Talmon Akkub keeping gatekeepers

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6126
8 Occurrences

‘aq·qūḇ — 6 Occ.
wə·‘aq·qūḇ — 2 Occ.