Strong's Lexicon
tok: Middle, midst, center
Original Word:תֹּךְ
Part of Speech:Noun Masculine
Transliteration:tok
Pronunciation:toke
Phonetic Spelling:(toke)
Definition:Middle, midst, center
Meaning:oppression
Word Origin:Derived from the root תָּוַךְ (tavak), meaning "to be in the middle" or "to divide."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3319 (μέσος, mesos) – meaning "middle" or "midst."
- G1722 (ἐν, en) – often used to denote "in" or "among," indicating position or location.
Usage:The Hebrew word "tok" primarily denotes the concept of being in the middle or midst of something. It is used to describe a central position within a group, space, or situation. This term often conveys the idea of being surrounded or encompassed by other elements, emphasizing the centrality or focus of the subject in question.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of the "midst" or "center" held significant symbolic meaning. It often represented a place of importance or focus, whether in a physical, social, or spiritual context. For example, the "midst" of the camp of Israel was where the Tabernacle was located, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The central position was often associated with authority, protection, and divine presence.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom an unused word
Definitioninjury, oppression
NASB Translationoppression (3), oppressor* (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. ; — absolute +
Psalm 10:7;
Psalm 55:12 (so Gi; Baer ); , + (gloss)
Psalm 72:14; plural
Proverbs 29:13oppressor (
creditor; compare
2 Samuel 22:49;
Psalm 140:2;
Psalm 140:5). — 1. see .
see . , see . above,
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deceit, fraud
Or towk (Psa. 72:14) {toke}; from the same base astavek (in the sense of cutting to pieces); oppression -- deceit, fraud.
see HEBREWtavek
Forms and Transliterations
וָתֹ֑ךְ ותך מִתּ֣וֹךְ מתוך תֹּ֣ךְ תך mit·tō·wḵ mitToch mittōwḵ toch tōḵ vaToch wā·ṯōḵ wāṯōḵ
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