Original Word: תְּקוֹמֵם
Part of Speech: Verb Neuter
Transliteration: tqowmem
Pronunciation: teh-ko-MEM
Phonetic Spelling: (tek-o-mame')
Definition: To raise up, to restore, to establish
Meaning: an opponent

rise up against

From quwm; an opponent -- rise up against.

see HEBREW quwm

Word Origin
the same as qum, q.v.

III. תִּקְוָה proper name, masculine (hope; compare Lag^{BN 131}); —

1 father-in-law of Huldah 2 Kings 22:14, Θεκοναυ A ᵐ5^L Θεκ(κ)ουε (= תוקהת2Chronicles 34:22 Kt [Qr תָּקְהַת], Καδουαλ, A Θακουαδ, A ᵐ5^L Θεκουε.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קום (qum), meaning "to rise" or "to stand up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 480 (ἀντίκειμαι, antikeimai): To be set against, to oppose.
• Strong's Greek Number 476 (ἀντίδικος, antidikos): An adversary, opponent in a lawsuit.
• Strong's Greek Number 2190 (ἐχθρός, echthros): An enemy, foe.

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of opposition and enmity found in the Hebrew concept of תְּקוֹמֵם, illustrating the continuity of this idea across both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The term תְּקוֹמֵם is used in the context of opposition or enmity, often referring to an adversary or enemy who stands against someone.

Context: The Hebrew term תְּקוֹמֵם (teqomem) is a noun that signifies an opponent or adversary. It is derived from the root קום (qum), which conveys the idea of rising or standing up, often in a confrontational or oppositional manner. This term is used to describe individuals or entities that position themselves against others, typically in a hostile or antagonistic way. The concept of an opponent is prevalent throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, where it often denotes those who oppose God's people or His purposes. The term captures the essence of conflict and resistance, highlighting the dynamic of opposition that is a recurring theme in biblical narratives.

וּ֝בִתְקוֹמְמֶ֗יךָ ובתקוממיך ū·ḇiṯ·qō·wm·me·ḵā ūḇiṯqōwmmeḵā uvitkomMeichaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts