Strong’s H2212

זָקַק

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

zaqaq

Pronunciation

zah-KAHK

Definition

To refine, purify, distill

Meaning

to strain, extract, clarify

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zaqaq" primarily means to refine or purify, often in the context of metals. It conveys the process of removing impurities to achieve a state of purity or clarity. This term is used metaphorically in the Scriptures to describe the purification of people or the refinement of character through trials and divine intervention.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 28:18;1 Chronicles 29:4;Job 28:1;Job 36:27;Psalm 12:6;Isaiah 25:6;Malachi 3:3