6266. athiq

Lexicon

athiq: Ancient, old

Original Word: עָתִיק
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `athiyq
Pronunciation: ah-teek
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-theek')
Definition: Ancient, old
Meaning: antique, venerable, splendid

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

durable

From athaq; properly, antique, i.e. Venerable or splendid -- durable.

see HEBREW athaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from atheq
Definition
eminent, surpassing, choice
NASB Translation
choice (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עָתִיק adjective eminent, surpassing, choice (see עָתֵק); — ׳מְכַסֶּה ע Isaiah 23:18 choice attire.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָתַק (H6275), which means to remove or to advance.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for עָתִיק, concepts of antiquity and venerability in the Greek New Testament can be related to terms such as πρεσβύτης (presbytes, G4246) meaning "elder" or "old man," and ἀρχαῖος (archaios, G744) meaning "ancient" or "old." These terms similarly convey notions of age, respect, and authority.

Usage: The word עָתִיק appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote something that is ancient or of great age, often carrying connotations of respect and grandeur.

Context: • The term עָתִיק is used in the context of describing something that is ancient and venerable, often implying a sense of splendor and majesty. It is associated with things that have stood the test of time and are regarded with respect due to their age and historical significance.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, עָתִיק is used in Daniel 7:9: "As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze."
• In this passage, the term "Ancient of Days" (עָתִיק יוֹמִין) is a title for God, emphasizing His eternal nature and sovereign authority. The imagery of ancientness is used to convey God's timeless existence and the reverence due to Him.
• The use of עָתִיק in biblical literature often highlights the contrast between the eternal and the temporal, underscoring the enduring nature of divine wisdom and authority.

Forms and Transliterations

עָתִֽיק׃ עתיק׃ ‘ā·ṯîq ‘āṯîq aTik

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 23:18
HEB: לְשָׂבְעָ֖ה וְלִמְכַסֶּ֥ה עָתִֽיק׃ פ
NAS: food and choice attire
KJV: sufficiently, and for durable clothing.
INT: sufficient attire and choice

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6266
1 Occurrence

‘ā·ṯîq — 1 Occ.