Strong's Lexicon aqad: To bind, to tie Original Word: עָקַד Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 1210 (δέω, deo): To bind, tie, fasten Usage: The Hebrew verb "aqad" primarily means "to bind" or "to tie." It is most famously used in the context of binding Isaac in the narrative of the Akedah, or the "Binding of Isaac," in Genesis 22. This term conveys the act of securing or fastening, often with a sense of preparation for sacrifice or offering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, binding was a common practice in sacrificial rituals. The act of binding a sacrificial animal was symbolic of dedication and submission to the deity. In the biblical context, the binding of Isaac is a profound narrative that illustrates themes of faith, obedience, and divine provision. The account is pivotal in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, each interpreting the event within their theological frameworks. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bind NASB Translation bound (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [עָקַד] verb bind (Late Hebrew id., bind bent limbs together; Arabic Qal Imperfect וַיַּעֲקֹד אֶתיִֿצְחָק Genesis 22:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bind A primitive root; to tie with thongs -- bind. Forms and Transliterations וַֽיַּעֲקֹד֙ ויעקד vaiyaaKod way·ya·‘ă·qōḏ wayya‘ăqōḏLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 22:9 HEB: אֶת־ הָעֵצִ֑ים וַֽיַּעֲקֹד֙ אֶת־ יִצְחָ֣ק NAS: the wood, and bound his son KJV: in order, and bound Isaac INT: and arranged the wood and bound Isaac his son 1 Occurrence |