Lexicon puk: Antimony, eye paint, cosmetic Original Word: פוּךְ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fair colors, glistering, paintedFrom an unused root meaning to paint; dye (specifically, stibium for the eyes) -- fair colours, glistering, paint(-ed) (-ing). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originperhaps of foreign origin Definition antimony, stibium NASB Translation antimony (2), paint (1), painted* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs מּוּךְ noun [masculine] antimony, stibium (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; compare possibly Arabic ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry related to the concept of eye cosmetics is Strong's Greek Number G4185 • πηλόω (pēloō), which refers to the act of smearing or anointing, often used in the context of applying substances to the eyes. While not a direct equivalent, it shares the thematic element of applying a substance for visual enhancement or healing. Usage: The word פוּךְ (pûk) is used in the context of cosmetics, particularly in reference to eye makeup. It appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that describe the adornment of the eyes, often symbolizing beauty or seduction. Context: פוּךְ (pûk) is a term found in the Hebrew Bible that denotes a cosmetic substance used for painting the eyes. This practice was common in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where eye makeup was applied to enhance appearance and protect the eyes from the sun's glare. The use of פוּךְ is mentioned in several biblical passages, highlighting its cultural significance and association with beauty. Forms and Transliterations בַּפּ֤וּךְ בַּפּוּךְ֙ בַפּוּךְ֙ בפוך פ֣וּךְ פוך bap·pūḵ ḇap·pūḵ bapPuch bappūḵ ḇappūḵ fuch p̄ūḵ vappuChLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 9:30 HEB: שָׁמְעָ֗ה וַתָּ֨שֶׂם בַּפּ֤וּךְ עֵינֶ֙יהָ֙ וַתֵּ֣יטֶב INT: heard appoint fair colours her eyes and adorned 1 Chronicles 29:2 Isaiah 54:11 Jeremiah 4:30 4 Occurrences |