Original Word: זִיקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: ziyqah
Pronunciation: zee-kah or zehk
Phonetic Spelling: (zee-kaw')
Definition: Spark, flame, or flash
Meaning: what leaps forth, flash of fire, a burning arrow, a bond

chain, fetter, firebrand, spark

(Isa. 'Abiyshuwae: (feminine); and ziq {zeek}; or zeq {zake}; from zanaq; properly, what leaps forth, i.e. Flash of fire, or a burning arrow; also (from the original sense of the root) a bond -- chain, fetter, firebrand, spark.

see HEBREW 'Abiyshuwae

see HEBREW zanaq

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a missile, spark
NASB Translation
brands (1), firebrands (2).

I. [זֵק] noun [masculine] missile, spark (√ dubious; compare Late Hebrew זִיקִין fiery arrows, Aramaic זִיקָא id., זִיקוּקָא id. + spark, shooting star, ray of light, shooting star) — only plural זִקִּים of (fire- ?) missiles Proverbs 26:18 ("" חִצִּים, with ירה); so זִיקוֺת sparks, brands (as leaping, springing, forth ?) ׳מְאַזְּרֵי ז (see אזר) Isaiah 50:11 ("" קֹדְחֵי אֵשׁ), בִּעַרְתֶּם ׳ז Isaiah 50:11 ("" אוּר אֶשְׁכֶם).

II. [זֵק], זִקִּים fetters, see below II. זקק.

זקן (√ of following; meaning dubious).

II. [זֵק] noun [masculine] fetter, only plural זִקִּים: — fetters of captives ׳רֻתְּכוּ בַּזּ Nahum 3:10; יַעֲבֹ֑רוּ ׳בַּזּ Isaiah 45:14; ׳בְּז Psalm 149:8 (with אסר; "" כַּבְלֵי בַרְזֶל); figurative ׳בַּזּ Job 36:8 (with אסר; "" חַבְלֵי עֹ֑נִי).

Word Origin: Derived from the root זָקַק (zāqaq), which means to refine or to purify.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3976 (πεπυρωμένος, pepyromenos): This Greek term means "burning" or "fiery" and is used in contexts that describe something that is set ablaze or intensely heated.
• G5395 (φλόξ, phlox): This Greek word translates to "flame" or "blaze," often used to describe a literal or metaphorical fire, similar to the Hebrew concept of זִיקָה (Zikah) as a flash of fire or burning element.

In summary, זִיקָה (Zikah) captures the essence of fire's dynamic and consuming nature, serving as a powerful metaphor for intense bonds and divine presence in the biblical narrative.

Usage: The word זִיקָה (Zikah) is used in the context of describing something that is fiery or burning, often metaphorically representing a bond or connection that is intense and consuming.

Context: • Lexical Analysis: The Hebrew word זִיקָה (Zikah) is a noun that conveys the imagery of fire and its dynamic qualities. It is associated with the idea of something that bursts forth with energy and intensity, much like a flash of fire or a burning arrow. This imagery is often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe relationships or connections that are fervent and binding.
• Theological Significance: In the biblical context, fire is frequently used as a symbol of God's presence, purification, and judgment. The concept of זִיקָה (Zikah) as a "flash of fire" or "burning arrow" can be seen as a representation of divine intervention or the passionate nature of certain relationships, whether between individuals or between God and His people.
• Cultural Context: In ancient Near Eastern culture, fire was a powerful symbol of both destruction and purification. The use of זִיקָה (Zikah) in biblical texts would resonate with the audience's understanding of fire as a force that can both consume and refine.
• Scriptural References: While the specific term זִיקָה (Zikah) may not appear frequently in the biblical text, its conceptual elements are present in various passages that describe God's fiery presence or the intense nature of certain covenants and relationships.

בְּזִקִּ֑ים בַּזִּקִּ֑ים בַּזִּקִּ֖ים בַזִּקִּֽים׃ בזקים בזקים׃ וּבְזִיקוֹת֙ ובזיקות זִיק֑וֹת זִקִּ֗ים זיקות זקים baz·ziq·qîm ḇaz·ziq·qîm bazzikKim bazziqqîm ḇazziqqîm bə·ziq·qîm bezikKim bəziqqîm ū·ḇə·zî·qō·wṯ ūḇəzîqōwṯ uvezikOt vazzikKim zî·qō·wṯ zikKim ziKot ziq·qîm zîqōwṯ ziqqîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts