Lexical Summary tekunah: Order, Arrangement, Regulation Original Word: תְּכוּנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seat From kuwn; or probably ident. With tkuwnah; something arranged or fixed, i.e. A place -- seat. see HEBREW kuwn see HEBREW tkuwnah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom kun Definition arrangement, preparation, fixed place NASB Translation seat (1), structure (1), treasure (1). Topical Lexicon Essence of the WordStrong’s Hebrew 8499 occurs once, in Job 23:3, where “tekunah” conveys the idea of a fixed, established place—“His seat”. The term evokes a location that is stable, ordered, and unalterable, a fitting expression for the divine throne that Job longs to approach. Biblical Context Job 23:3 records Job’s plea, “If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat.” In Job’s dialogue, the “seat” represents the unchanging place where the Righteous Judge rules. Job is not searching for a shifting or elusive deity; he seeks the God whose position is permanently set. The word underscores Job’s confidence that the Lord is not arbitrary but rooted in steadfast order and perfect justice. Theological Themes 1. Divine Immutability The fixedness implied by “tekunah” aligns with Scriptures asserting God’s changeless nature (Malachi 3:6; James 1:17). Job’s desire to “come even to His seat” assumes that God’s moral governance is consistent and therefore accessible for appeal. 2. Established Throne of Judgment Psalm 9:7 declares, “The LORD reigns forever; He has established His throne for judgment.” The idea behind “tekunah” harmonizes with this psalmic vision of a throne that does not shift with human whims but stands firm throughout generations. 3. Order in Creation and Providence By extension, the word supports the wider biblical testimony that God has arranged all things “in an orderly way” (1 Corinthians 14:40). It reminds readers that the universe is not a product of chaos but of divine intentionality (Genesis 1:1–31; Psalm 104). Historical Background Ancient Near-Eastern kings routinely sat on fixed thrones in specified halls of judgment. In Job’s era, such a seat symbolized ultimate authority and final appeal. By using a word tied to that concept, the text situates Yahweh as the supreme King whose courtroom cannot be relocated or subverted by earthly powers (Isaiah 6:1; Daniel 7:9–10). Implications for Worship and Prayer Because God’s “seat” is immovable, believers can draw near with confidence (Hebrews 4:16). Job’s longing foreshadows the assurance later made explicit in the New Covenant: access to God’s throne is possible, not by human merit, but by grace secured in Christ (Ephesians 2:18). Christological Connections Revelation 3:21 pictures the risen Christ seated on His Father’s throne, the ultimate “tekunah.” The permanence of that seat guarantees the permanence of redemption (Hebrews 10:12–14). Christ’s session at the right hand of the Father fulfills the anticipation seen in Job’s cry for a stable place of audience with God. Practical Ministry Applications • Counseling and Suffering: Remind the afflicted that, like Job, they may approach the unchanging Judge who hears and vindicates. Summary “Tekunah” captures the biblical vision of a God whose throne, purposes, and promises are permanently established. In Job’s single heartfelt usage, the word opens a window onto the larger scriptural panorama of a sovereign Lord whose fixed seat invites reverent yet confident approach by all who seek Him through faith. Forms and Transliterations תְּכוּנָתֽוֹ׃ תכונתו׃ tə·ḵū·nā·ṯōw techunaTo təḵūnāṯōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 23:3 HEB: אָ֝ב֗וֹא עַד־ תְּכוּנָתֽוֹ׃ NAS: Him, That I might come to His seat! KJV: him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat! INT: come against to his seat 1 Occurrence |
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