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עַתִּיק

𐤏𐤕𐤉𐤒

Atiq

H6268 adjective

SILEX Entry

Root עתק to endure, to be ancient, to last

Definition

Of significant age; ancient or longstanding, often with connotations of enduring dignity or venerability. In Aramaic usage, denotes a quality of having existed for a long duration, sometimes suggesting authority or worthiness due to age.

Semantic Range

ancient, venerable, of olden times, longstanding, dignified through age

Root / Etymology

From the Aramaic root עתק (ʻ-t-q), meaning 'to be long, enduring, or ancient.' This is related to the Hebrew root עתק which carries a similar semantic idea of passing or advancing, but in Hebrew usually means 'to move, remove, advance.' The Aramaic adjective עַתִּיק highlights the characteristic of something or someone who is marked by age and therefore regarded as 'ancient' or 'venerable.'

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (especially in the book of Daniel), עַתִּיק is used in elevated or formal contexts to convey profound respect for persons or things of great antiquity or established endurance. Notably, the phrase עַתִּיק יֹומִין ('Ancient of Days') in Daniel refers to a figure representing ultimate venerability and timelessness. This term thus carries not just a temporal sense, but an honorific nuance tied to age and authority. The parallel Hebrew term זָקֵן ('old, elder') is used more generally for old age or elder status; עַתִּיק emphasizes the aspect of antiquity and often, respect. English translations as 'ancient' or 'venerable' generally capture the basic sense, but may not fully express its honorific connotations.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

(Aramaic) corresponding to עַתִּיק; venerable; ancient.

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Root Family

עתק (ʿ-t-q) — to endure, to be ancient, to last

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H6266 עָתִיק venerable ancient one
H6267 עַתִּיק ancient ones of
H6275 עָתַק she moved away
H6276 עָתֵק long-established
H6277 עָתָק insolent

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H6268-01 עַתִּ֤יק atiq AAamsc Ancient venerable 2
H6268-02 וְ/עַתִּ֥יק veatiq AC/Aamsc and the Ancient and ancient-of 1

Occurrences in Scripture

3 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H6268-02 Daniel 7:9 וְ/עַתִּ֥יק veatiq AC/Aamsc and the Ancient and ancient-of
H6268-01 Daniel 7:13 עַתִּ֤יק atiq AAamsc the Ancient venerable
H6268-01 Daniel 7:22 עַתִּיק֙ atiq ANp Ancient venerable
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