H6266 H6266
choice, surpassing, eminent, or valuable (describing superior quality)
A Hebrew adjective describing something of superior quality or eminence. Isaiah 23:18 uses it to characterize 'choice attire' or 'stately clothing'—garments of exceptional quality. The word conveys the idea of something that stands out or surpasses the ordinary, whether in material value, craftsmanship, or excellence. Related to the notion of antiquity conveying value, it emphasizes distinction and superiority.
Senses
1. sense 1 — Describes objects or qualities of exceptional merit or distinction. In Isaiah 23:18, it modifies 'covering' or 'attire,' indicating clothing of superior quality and stateliness. The term suggests something eminent or choice, standing above common examples. Spanish 'duradera' (enduring) may capture the sense of lasting value, while the Hebrew root connects superior quality with antiquity or proven excellence. 1×
AR["الْفَاخِرِ"]·ben["দীর্ঘস্থায়ী"]·DE["[עתיק]"]·EN["stately"]·FR["[עתיק]"]·heb["עתיק"]·HI["बहुमूल्य"]·ID["yang-indah"]·IT["[עתיק]"]·jav["ingkang-sae"]·KO["고전적인"]·PT["esplêndida"]·RU["древней"]·ES["duradera"]·SW["bora"]·TR["eski"]·urd["عمدہ"]
Related Senses
H3808 1. simple negation (not) (4839×)G1722 1. locative: in, within (2442×)H1004b 1. house, dwelling, building (2015×)G3756 1. not (negation particle) (1635×)H4480a 1. source or separation (1198×)H5892b 1. city, town (1093×)G1519 1. direction: into, to, toward (1061×)H3427 1. Qal: to dwell, inhabit (937×)G1537 1. from, out of (source/origin) (886×)H8034 1. Name (designation / identifier) (856×)G3361 1. subjective negation (not) (834×)G1909 1. on, upon (spatial surface) (757×)H0369 1. existential negation: there is not (738×)H5869a 1. in the eyes/sight of (evaluative) (734×)H5650 1. Servant, attendant, subject (723×)H0408 1. prohibitive negation do-not (712×)G2443 1. so that, in order that (purpose/result) (665×)G0575 1. from (649×)G1223 1. through, by means of (582×)H3541 1. thus, so, in this manner (569×)
BDB / Lexicon Reference
† עָתִיק adj. eminent, surpassing, choice (v. עָתֵק);—מְכַסֶּה ע׳ Is 23:18 choice attire.