H2212 – zaqaq – זָקַק – to refine, purify
- Strong’s ID:
- H2212
- Hebrew Word:
- זָקַק
- Transliteration:
- zâqaq / zaqaq
- Pronunciation:
- zaw-kak’
- Part of Speech:
- verb
- Etymology:
- a primitive root
- Comparables:
- G2511, to cleanse
G4448, to ignite, kindle - Usage Count:
- 7
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- Find “zaqaq” in the Bible (Old Testament)
Equip God’s People Hebrew Lexicon
1) to refine
2) to purify
Word Picture:
The word “zaqaq” primarily conveys the idea of refining, purifying, or distilling. In ancient times, it was often used in the context of metallurgy, specifically referring to the process of refining metals to remove impurities. The term has also been used metaphorically to describe the purification of moral or spiritual qualities.
“Zaqaq” is a word that carries both a sense of severity and hope, as it’s about getting to the essence of something by removing what’s unnecessary or impure. It implies that what remains after the refining process is something purer and more valuable, whether it’s a precious metal or our hearts.
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Strong’s Hebrew Lexicon
a primitive root; to strain, (figuratively) extract, clarify:—fine, pour down, purge, purify, refine.