What does עַתִּיק (ʿatiyq) mean in the Bible?
עַתִּיק (ʿatiyq): Denotes advanced age conferring dignity and authority; used of God's eternal nature in apocalyptic vision
Hebrew · H6268
עַתִּיק
Venerable
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עַתִּיקH6268
Pronunciationʿatiyq
What does עַתִּיק (ʿatiyq) mean in the Bible?
עַתִּיק (ʿatiyq): Denotes advanced age conferring dignity and authority; used of God's eternal nature in apocalyptic vision
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How does the BSB render H6268?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include the Ancient (2), and the Ancient (1).
Where does עַתִּיק (ʿatiyq) appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Daniel 7:9. Its strongest book concentrations include Daniel (3).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itthe Ancient2×Daniel 7:13, Daniel 7:22
and the Ancient1×Daniel 7:9
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First aligned rowDaniel 7:9
Aligned rows3
Books represented1
Daniel3
Source forms
וְעַתִּ֥יק1xwə·‘at·tîqDaniel 7:9
עַתִּ֤יק1x‘at·tîqDaniel 7:13
עַתִּיק֙1x‘at·tîqDaniel 7:22
Parsing patterns
Adjective - masculine singular construct2xDaniel 7:13, Daniel 7:22
Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular construct1xDaniel 7:9
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. Denotes advanced age conferring dignity and authority; used of God's eternal nature in apocalyptic vision
Source Gloss
venerable
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
Denotes advanced age conferring dignity and authority; used of God's eternal nature in apocalyptic vision
venerable BDB: advanced Usage: ancient.
Word Origins
עַתִּיק is built from this root:
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