תֻּכִּיִּים
tuk.ki
peacock
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given lexicon data, the word תֻּכִּיִּים (tuk.ki) refers specifically to a "peacock." As a lemma in the Hebrew language, it falls under the semantic domain of "Animals & Creatures." This information suggests a direct and simple meaning, referring to a known animal species. The two occurrences of this word in the Bible indicate a limited but deliberate usage. The significance of this word lies in its depiction of a peacock, which may symbolize its vibrant plumage, strength, or other characteristics associated with this species. Without additional context, it is impossible to generalize the significance beyond its literal meaning, but it is clear that the word holds a specific meaning within its usage in the Bible.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
For the king had a fleet of Tarshish at sea with Hiram’s fleet. Once every three years the fleet of Tarshish came, bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.
2 Chronicles 9:21For the king had ships that went to Tarshish with Huram’s servants. Once every three years, the ships of Tarshish came bringing gold, silver, ivory, apes, and peacocks.