עָתֵק
𐤏𐤕𐤒
ʻâthêq
H6276 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Older, ancient, or long-established; refers to something or someone that has existed for a significant period of time, often conveying the quality of antiquity, duration, or enduring value. In some contexts, it may also denote that which is valued or enduring because of its age.
Semantic Range
ancient, old, longstanding, enduring, valued due to age, antique, esteemed for enduring qualities
Root / Etymology
Root: עתק (ʿ-t-q). Derived from the verb עָתַק (ʿāṭaq), which means 'to move away, remove, surpass, become old or longstanding.' The adjective form עָתֵק (ʿāthēq) carries the idea of something belonging to an earlier time (antiquity) or possessing qualities gained through endurance. The root in its basic verbal form conveys movement or transition, especially toward something greater, further, or older.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In Biblical Hebrew, עָתֵק appears in poetic or elevated descriptive contexts (e.g., Job 29:20, Psalm 68:34), describing objects, people, or attributes as 'ancient,' 'esteemed,' or 'long-enduring.' The sense often emphasizes respect or distinction due to age, rather than mere chronological antiquity. English versions tend to translate as 'antique,' 'ancient,' or 'durable,' but these do not always capture the nuance of esteemed longevity and established value. In later periods, the root עתק continues to bear associations with endurance and honor derived from lasting through time. The word is distinct from related terms like קָדִים (qadim, 'ancient') or עוֹלָם (olam, 'everlasting'), which emphasize age or endless duration rather than reputed value from aged endurance. Attested mainly in poetic literature, so the semantic range is colored by elevated diction.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from עָתַק; antique, i.e. valued; durable.
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עתק (ʿ-t-q) — to move away, to surpass, to become old or longstanding
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H6266 | עָתִיק | venerable ancient one |
| H6267 | עַתִּיק | ancient ones of |
| H6268 | עַתִּיק | venerable |
| H6275 | עָתַק | she moved away |
| H6277 | עָתָק | insolent |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6276-01 |
עָ֝תֵ֗ק | ateq | HAamsa |
enduring | long-established | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6276-01 |
Proverbs 8:18 | עָ֝תֵ֗ק | ateq | HAamsa |
enduring | long-established |