תַּקִּיף
𐤕𐤒𐤉𐤐
taqqîyph
H8623 adjective
SILEX Entry
Definition
Mighty, strong, powerful—refers to someone or something characterized by physical strength, superior power, or dominance in a given context. In various passages, denotes superiority in might, strength that enables overcoming others, or someone prevailing in a contest of power. May refer to human agents, governing authorities, or metaphorically to forces or entities possessing strength.
Semantic Range
strong, powerful, mighty, dominant, prevailing, superior in strength
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root תָּקַף (t-q-p), meaning 'to be strong,' 'to prevail,' or 'to overpower.' The form תַּקִּיף is an adjectival derivative indicating one who possesses or exhibits the quality of strength or power.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term appears infrequently in the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Daniel 4:3, 6:21[22]), primarily in later biblical Hebrew and Aramaic, especially in exilic or post-exilic contexts such as Daniel and Ezra, to describe monarchs or powerful authorities (e.g., Babylonian kings). While the base meaning centers on physical or political power, the context may shift emphasis to military might, administrative authority, or overwhelming force. English translations vary between 'mighty,' 'powerful,' and 'strong,' but may not fully render the connotation of superiority or prevailing dominance implied by the Hebrew term. The word should not be confused with גִּבּוֹר (gibbôr), which often carries heroic or valiant nuances, or עָצוּם (‘āṣûm), which can imply great size or multitude in addition to strength.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from תָּקַף; powerful; mightier.
Bantu Hebrew
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תקף (t-q-p) — to be strong, to prevail, to overpower
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H8624 | תַּקִּיף | mighty |
| H8630 | תָּקַף | to overpower |
| H8631 | תְּקֵף | she will grow strong |
| H8632 | תְּקֹף | in prevailing strength of |
| H8633 | תֹּקֶף | in prevailing-strength of |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8623-01 |
שֶׁ/תַּקִּ֖יף | shetaqif | HTd/Aamsa |
mighty one | mighty one | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H8623-01 |
Ecclesiastes 6:10 | שֶׁ/תַּקִּ֖יף | shetaqif | HTd/Aamsa |
mighty one | mighty one |