Lexical Summary taqqiph: stronger Original Word: תַּקִּיף Strong's Exhaustive Concordance mightier From taqaph; powerful -- mightier. see HEBREW taqaph NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom taqeph Definition mighty NASB Translation stronger (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs תַּקִּיף adjective mighty (Aramaic תַּקִּיף, ![]() Topical Lexicon Scope of the TermThe Aramaic adjective תַּקִּיף belongs to the broad family of Semitic words that describe power, might, and prevailing strength. Although no distinct occurrences of the precise lexical form catalogued as Strong’s 8623 appear in the canonical Hebrew (or Aramaic) text, cognate spellings of the same root dominate key scenes in the Book of Daniel, where divine strength is contrasted with the passing might of pagan kings. Because the semantic range overlaps Hebrew חָזָק and גִּבּוֹר, the term naturally supports biblical themes celebrating God’s unassailable rule and the believer’s dependence on His power. Lexical Field and Semantics 1. Root idea: the capacity to prevail, overpower, or exercise dominion. Historical Setting of the Aramaic Usage The Aramaic sections of Daniel (Daniel 2:4–7:28) reflect the language of the Babylonian and early Persian courts. There, the cognate adjective highlights three historical realities: • Imperial arrogance: Nebuchadnezzar’s boasting centers on a kingdom he thinks “mighty” (Daniel 4:30). Thus, the word’s courtroom and battlefield associations serve to magnify the sovereignty of God during Israel’s exile. Literary-Theological Themes 1. God’s incomparable strength. In every scene where the cognate appears, divine power eclipses earthly might (Daniel 4:37; 6:27). Doctrinal Implications • Omnipotence: Scripture portrays God as the only One whose strength is inherent and unlimited (Isaiah 40:28-31). Ministry and Pastoral Applications 1. Encouragement under pressure: Believers facing cultural or political hostility can echo Daniel’s confidence that God’s “mighty wonders” cannot be thwarted. Related Vocabulary • חָזָק – physical or moral strength (Joshua 1:9). All three converge in depicting God’s active, prevailing authority throughout redemptive history. Summary While Strong’s Hebrew 8623 itself is not attested in the Old Testament text, its cognate forms in Daniel illuminate the larger biblical witness to a God whose strength overrides kingdoms, humbles the proud, and secures His people. From exile to eschaton, the term underscores the enduring truth that “the Lord is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation” (Exodus 15:2). Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ḇat·tā·qō·w·a‘ — 1 Occ.mit·tə·qō·w·a‘ — 1 Occ. ṯə·qō·w·a‘ — 4 Occ. tə·qō·w·‘āh — 1 Occ. ū·ḇiṯ·qō·w·a‘ — 1 Occ. hat·tə·qō·w·‘î — 3 Occ. hat·tə·qō·w·‘îm — 2 Occ. hat·tə·qō·‘îṯ — 2 Occ. liṯ·qū·p̄aṯ — 1 Occ. liṯ·qu·p̄ō·wṯ — 1 Occ. ū·ṯə·qū·p̄ā·ṯōw — 1 Occ. ṯaq·qî·p̄āh — 2 Occ. taq·qî·p̄în — 2 Occ. wə·ṯaq·qî·p̄ā — 1 Occ. tə·qêl — 2 Occ. tə·qî·lə·tāh — 1 Occ. lə·ṯaq·qên — 1 Occ. liṯ·qōn — 1 Occ. tiq·qên — 1 Occ. hā·ṯə·qə·naṯ — 1 Occ. |