Strong's Lexicon zak: Pure, clean, clear Original Word: זַךְ Word Origin: Derived from the root זָכַךְ (zakak), meaning "to be pure" or "to be clean." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "zak" is καθαρός (katharos), which also means pure or clean. This term is used in the New Testament to describe purity in both physical and moral contexts. Usage: The Hebrew word "zak" is used to describe something that is pure, clean, or clear. It often refers to physical purity, such as pure gold or clear water, but can also denote moral or spiritual purity. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "zak" is used to describe the purity of offerings, the clarity of speech, or the moral integrity of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, purity was a significant concept, both in physical and spiritual terms. The Israelites were given laws concerning ritual purity, which were essential for maintaining a proper relationship with God. Purity was not only about physical cleanliness but also about moral and spiritual integrity. The concept of purity extended to various aspects of life, including worship, diet, and social interactions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakak Definition pure, clean NASB Translation clean (1), clear (2), pure (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַךְ adjective pure, clean; absolute זַךְ Job 8:6 5t.; זָךְ֛ Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2; feminine זַכָּה Exodus 30:34 2t.; — 1 literally, pure, i.e. unmixed, free from foreign substances, of olive oil Exodus 27:20; Leviticus 24:2, of frankincense Exodus 30:34; Leviticus 24:7 (all P and H). 2 figurative, pure, clean, righteous (only Job, Proverbs): — of man Job 8:6 ("" יָשָׁר), Job 33:9 (+ בְּלִי פָ֑שַׁע; "" חַף); as substantive = the pure, righteous וְזַךְ יָשָׁר מָּעֳלוֺ Proverbs 21:8 (opposed to וָזָר֑ q. v.); of mode of life כָּלדַּֿרְכֵיאִֿישׁ זַךְ בְּעֵינָיו Proverbs 16:2; of mode of action (מָּעֳלוֺ) Proverbs 20:11 ("" יָשָׁר); of doctrine (לִקְחִי) Job 11:4 ("" בַּר הייתי); of prayer Job 16:17 ("" לֹא חָמָס בְּכַמָּ֑י). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clean, pure From zakak; clear -- clean, pure. see HEBREW zakak Forms and Transliterations וְ֝זַ֗ךְ וזך זַ֖ךְ זַ֣ךְ זַ֥ךְ זַכָּ֑ה זַכָּֽה׃ זָ֛ךְ זך זכה זכה׃ veZach wə·zaḵ wəzaḵ zach zaḵ zāḵ zak·kāh zakKah zakkāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 27:20 HEB: שֶׁ֣מֶן זַ֥יִת זָ֛ךְ כָּתִ֖ית לַמָּא֑וֹר NAS: that they bring you clear oil KJV: that they bring thee pure oil INT: oil olives clear of beaten the light Exodus 30:34 Leviticus 24:2 Leviticus 24:7 Job 8:6 Job 11:4 Job 16:17 Job 33:9 Proverbs 16:2 Proverbs 20:11 Proverbs 21:8 11 Occurrences |