Lexical Definition
יָקֶה Yâqeh (yaw-keh') Jakeh N:N-M-P
from an unused root probably meaning to obey; obedient
Jakeh.
- § Jakeh = "blameless"
- Jakeh, a symbolical name (for Solomon)
1) father of Agur the sage
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יָקֶ֗ה | Jakeh | Prov.30.1 |
Extended Information
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָקֶה proper name, masculine father of Agur, אָגוּר בִּןיָֿקֶה הַמַּשָּׂא Prov 30:1 (read probably הַמַּשָּׂאִי or ׃מִמַּשָּׂא: see Be-Nowxvi f f.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Proverbs | 30:1 |
Profile
Male • Father of Agur • Father of Agur, the author of Proverbs 30
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Jakeh was the father of Agur, the author of Proverbs 30.
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, only mentioned at Pro.30.1;
- only referred to as Jakeh יָקֶה;
- father of Agur אָגוּר.
Jakeh is mentioned only once in the Bible, in Proverbs 30:1, as the father of Agur, the author of the sayings in this chapter. The text provides no further information about Jakeh's life, occupation, or place of origin. His name suggests that he may have been a non-Israelite, possibly from a neighboring region. The inclusion of Agur's sayings in the book of Proverbs indicates that Jakeh's son was recognized for his wisdom and that his teachings were deemed valuable enough to be included in the biblical canon.
All entries for Jakeh: יָקֶה
Related Profiles:
- Agur (child)