Strong's Lexicon
ak: Surely, only, nevertheless, but, indeed
Original Word:אַךְ
Part of Speech:Adverb
Transliteration:ak
Pronunciation:ahk
Phonetic Spelling:(ak)
Definition:Surely, only, nevertheless, but, indeed
Meaning:a particle of affirmation, surely
Word Origin:A primitive particle
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek particles, the Greek word "μόνον" (monon), meaning "only" or "alone," can sometimes serve a similar function in emphasizing exclusivity or certainty.
Usage:The Hebrew word "ak" is an adverb used to emphasize a statement, often conveying certainty or exclusivity. It can be translated as "surely," "only," "nevertheless," "but," or "indeed," depending on the context. It serves to affirm the truth of a statement or to limit the scope of what is being said.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew, particles like "ak" were crucial for conveying nuances in meaning, especially in a language that relies heavily on context. The use of "ak" reflects a linguistic style that emphasizes certainty and exclusivity, which is significant in a culture that valued truth and covenantal faithfulness. Understanding these particles helps in grasping the depth of Hebrew thought and expression.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originof uncertain derivation, see
akenDefinitionsurely, howbeit
NASB Translationaltogether (1), certainly (1), completely (1), exactly (2), except (1), hardly* (1), however (9), indeed (3), just (1), just* (1), mere (1), nevertheless (13), nothing (1), only (52), only* (1), rather (1), soon (1), surely (37), surely* (1), truly (1), utterly (1), when they had just (1), yes (2), yet (6).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
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(or supposed truth) newly perceived, especially in colloquial language,surely, no doubt (doch wohl);Genesis 26:9of a surety, lo, she is thy wife !Genesis 29:14;Genesis 44:28;Judges 3:24;Judges 20:39;1 Samuel 16:6surely the anointed of is before him !1 Samuel 25:21;Jeremiah 5:4;Psalm 58:12;Psalm 73:1;Psalm 73:13; but also in other cases, though rarely,Isaiah 34:14,15;Zephaniah 3:7;Psalm 23:6;Psalm 139:11;Psalm 140:14;Job 16:7;Job 18:21; & rather singularlyExodus 12:15;Exodus 31:13;Leviticus 23:27,39 (all P).
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,howbeit, yet, but :Genesis 9:4howbeit, flesh with the life thereof . . . ye shall not eat,Genesis 20:12;Exodus 21:21;Leviticus 21:23;Leviticus 27:26;Numbers 18:15,17;2 Samuel 3:13;Jeremiah 10:24 correct me,but with judgment,Job 2:6;Job 13:15; sometimes with an adversative force, asIsaiah 14:15;Isaiah 43:24; before an imperative (minimizing the request),Genesis 23:13only, if thou wilt, I pray thee, hear me !Genesis 27:13;Judges 10:15;1 Samuel 18:17;1 Kings 17:13 and elsewhere So1 Samuel 8:9 (see ; and compare ).
: — ()Genesis 7:23;Genesis 18:32only this once (soExodus 10:17 and elsewhere)Exodus 34:15;Exodus 12:16 (note accents),1 Samuel 18:8 and there yet remains for himonly the kingdom,1 Samuel 21:5;Isaiah 45:14only in thee is God!Psalm 62:2 etc.Job 14:22;Psalm 37:8 fret not thyself (which leadeth)only to do evil,Proverbs 11:24 he that withholdeth more than is meet (tendeth)only to penury,Proverbs 14:23;Proverbs 21:5;Proverbs 22:16; () attaching itself closely to the following word (usually an adjective, rarely a verb),only, i.e.exclusively, altogether, utterlyDeuteronomy 16:15 and thou shalt bealtogether rejoicing,Deuteronomy 28:29 (compareDeuteronomy 28:33 )Isaiah 16:7utterly stricken,Isaiah 19:11;Jeremiah 16:19nought but lies,Jeremiah 32:30;Hosea 12:12;Job 19:13 arewholly estranged (with play oncruel).
(with infinitive absolute), twice:Genesis 27:30only just (orscarcely) had Jacob gone out, . . . and (= when) Esau came in,Judges 7:19. — thrice :Genesis 9:5and only (second limitation ofGenesis 9:3);Numbers 22:20but only;Joshua 22:19but howbeit.
. — In some passages the affirmative and restrictive senses agree equally with the context; and authorities read the Hebrew differently. Thusonly = nought but, altogether, is adopted by Ges Ew Hi De inPsalm 23:6;Psalm 62:10;Psalm 73:1;Psalm 73:13; by Ew Hi De inPsalm 39:6;Psalm 39:7 (Chesurely); by Ges Ew De inPsalm 39:12 (but Hi Chesurely); by Ew Hi inPsalm 73:18 (De Chesurely); by Ges Hi De inPsalm 139:11 (Ewdoch).Isaiah 45:14 Ges Ew Hi Dionly; but De Cheof a truth.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless,
Akin to'aken; a particle of affirmation, surely; hence (by limitation) only -- also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, + wherefore, yet (but).
see HEBREW'aken
Forms and Transliterations
אַ֕ךְ אַ֖ךְ אַ֗ךְ אַ֚ךְ אַ֛ךְ אַ֠ךְ אַ֡ךְ אַ֣ךְ אַ֣ךְ ׀ אַ֤ךְ אַ֤ךְ ׀ אַ֥ךְ אַ֧ךְ אַ֭ךְ אַךְ֩ אַךְ־ אך אך־ וְאַ֗ךְ וְאַ֨ךְ ואך ’aḵ ’aḵ- ach achoSh achoSha veAch wə’aḵ wə·’aḵ
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