6268. Attiq

Lexicon

Attiq: Ancient, venerable

Original Word: עַתִּיק
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `attiyq
Pronunciation: at-teek'
Phonetic Spelling: (at-teek')
Definition: Ancient, venerable
Meaning: venerable

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ancient

(Aramaic) corresponding to attiyq; venerable -- ancient.

see HEBREW attiyq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to attiq
Definition
"aged," a part of a name of God
NASB Translation
Ancient (1), ancient (2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root עתק, which conveys the idea of being advanced in age or venerable.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G645 (ἀρχαῖος, archaios): Meaning "ancient" or "old," often used to describe something that has existed for a long time.
• G3820 (πρεσβύτης, presbytes): Meaning "an old man" or "elder," emphasizing age and the respect associated with it.
• G4745 (στρατηγός, stratēgos): While primarily meaning "commander" or "magistrate," it can imply a position of authority and respect, though not directly related to age.

These Greek terms, while not direct translations, share thematic elements of age, authority, and respect, resonating with the concept of venerability found in עַתִּיק.

Usage: The word עַתִּיק appears in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, specifically in the book of Daniel. It is used to describe the "Ancient of Days," a title for God that emphasizes His eternal nature and authority.

Context: • The term עַתִּיק is prominently featured in the book of Daniel, particularly in the vision of the "Ancient of Days" (Daniel 7:9, 13, 22). This vision presents a divine figure who is seated on a throne, characterized by purity and eternal wisdom. The "Ancient of Days" is depicted as having garments white as snow and hair like pure wool, symbolizing holiness and timelessness.
• In Daniel 7:9 (BSB), the passage reads: "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."
• The imagery associated with the "Ancient of Days" underscores God's sovereignty and the ultimate judgment He will execute. The term עַתִּיק, therefore, not only conveys the idea of age but also the respect and reverence due to God's eternal and unchanging nature.
• The use of Aramaic in these passages highlights the historical context of the Jewish exile and the influence of surrounding cultures, yet it remains a profound theological statement about the nature of God.

Forms and Transliterations

וְעַתִּ֥יק ועתיק עַתִּ֤יק עַתִּיק֙ עתיק ‘at·tîq ‘attîq atTik veatTik wə‘attîq wə·‘at·tîq

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 7:9
HEB: כָרְסָוָן֙ רְמִ֔יו וְעַתִּ֥יק יוֹמִ֖ין יְתִ֑ב
NAS: were set up, And the Ancient of Days
KJV: were cast down, and the Ancient of days
INT: thrones were set and the Ancient of Days took

Daniel 7:13
HEB: הֲוָ֑ה וְעַד־ עַתִּ֤יק יֽוֹמַיָּא֙ מְטָ֔ה
NAS: And He came up to the Ancient of Days
KJV: to the Ancient of days,
INT: kept to to the Ancient of Days came

Daniel 7:22
HEB: דִּֽי־ אֲתָ֗ה עַתִּיק֙ יֽוֹמַיָּ֔א וְדִינָ֣א
NAS: until the Ancient of Days came
KJV: Until the Ancient of days
INT: forasmuch came the Ancient of Days and judgment

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6268
3 Occurrences

‘at·tîq — 2 Occ.
wə·‘at·tîq — 1 Occ.