2211. zeqaph
Strong's Lexicon
zeqaph: To raise, to lift up

Original Word: זְקַף
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: zeqaph
Pronunciation: zeh-KAHF
Phonetic Spelling: (zek-af')
Definition: To raise, to lift up
Meaning: to hang, impale

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is ὑψόω (hypsoō), which also means to lift up or exalt. This term is used in passages like John 3:14, where Jesus speaks of being "lifted up" as Moses lifted the serpent in the wilderness.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "zeqaph" primarily means to raise or lift up. It is used in contexts where something is physically elevated or metaphorically exalted. The action of lifting can imply honor, attention, or a change in status.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical actions often carried symbolic meanings. Lifting up or raising something could signify honor, respect, or divine intervention. For example, lifting one's eyes to the heavens was a common gesture of seeking divine help or acknowledging God's sovereignty. The act of raising could also be associated with offerings or sacrifices, where items were lifted as part of the ritual.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to zaqaph
Definition
to raise, lift up
NASB Translation
impaled* (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
set up

(Aramaic) corresponding to zaqaph; to hang, i.e. Impale -- set up.

see HEBREW zaqaph

Forms and Transliterations
וּזְקִ֖יף וזקיף ū·zə·qîp̄ uzeKif ūzəqîp̄
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 6:11
HEB: מִן־ בַּיְתֵ֔הּ וּזְקִ֖יף יִתְמְחֵ֣א עֲלֹ֑הִי
NAS: from his house and he shall be impaled on it and his house
KJV: his house, and being set up, let him be hanged
INT: from his house up him be hanged account

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2211
1 Occurrence


ū·zə·qîp̄ — 1 Occ.
















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