אֶלְתְּקֹן (el.te.qon)
el.te.qon
Eltekon
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The name Eltekon identifies a specific city located in the territory of the tribe of Judah, situated just north of Hebron. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the towns assigned to the descendants of Aaron the priest within Joshua 15:59. The word itself is a proper noun, serving as a geographical marker rather than a common term with broader semantic range.
Its meaning breaks down into two elements: "El," referring to God, and "teqon," which conveys the idea of straightness or uprightness. Together, the name translates to "God is straight" or "God is upright." This etymology reflects a common ancient practice of embedding theological affirmations into place names, suggesting that the community viewed their location under divine guidance or moral order.
Because it occurs in a genealogical and territorial list, Eltekon carries no narrative weight in the text. Its significance lies in its preservation of local history and the acknowledgment of God’s character within the physical landscape of Israel. The name stands as a quiet testament to how ancient communities integrated their faith into the very map of their inheritance.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Eltekon is a place name found in Joshua 15:59, listing towns given to the priests. The name combines 'El,' meaning God, with 'teqon,' suggesting straightness or uprightness. Together they mean 'God is upright.' This was a common way for ancient Israelites to mark their land with theological truths.
For your faith, this reminds us that God's character is present in every part of our inheritance. Just as the priests received specific towns, we too have a portion in Christ. The physical landscape of Israel reflected spiritual realities, showing that God guides His people with justice and integrity.
You can trust that the same God who ordered the land for ancient Israel orders your life today. He leads you on straight paths, even when the way is unclear. His uprightness is a steady foundation for your daily walk.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Eltekon1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/אֶלְתְּקֹ֑ן1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:59
Maarath, Beth Anoth, and Eltekon; six cities with their villages.
This verse lists Eltekon among the cities assigned to the priests, showing how God's provision was tied to specific locations and roles.