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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Jakeh</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jakeh.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/proverbs/30-1.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/jakeh.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Jakeh</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/j/jakan.htm" title="Jakan">◄</a> Jakeh <a href="/topical/naves/j/jakeh--father_of_agur.htm" title="Jakeh: Father of Agur">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#eas" title="Easton's Bible Dictionary">Easton's</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Jakeh is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Proverbs. He is identified as the father of Agur, the author of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30</a>. The name "Jakeh" is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is uncertain, it is often interpreted as "pious" or "careful."<br><br><b>Biblical Reference:</b><br><br>The primary reference to Jakeh is found in <a href="/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30:1</a>, which states: "The words of Agur son of Jakeh, the oracle: This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal." <br><br><b>Context and Significance:</b><br><br>Jakeh's mention in the Bible is brief, and he is known solely through his son, Agur. Agur's sayings, attributed to the wisdom tradition, are part of the collection of wise sayings in the Book of Proverbs. <a href="/bsb/proverbs/30.htm">Proverbs 30</a> is unique in its style and content, offering a series of numerical proverbs and observations about life, nature, and human behavior.<br><br>The identity and background of Jakeh remain largely unknown, as the Bible does not provide additional details about his life or lineage. However, his inclusion in the text as the father of Agur suggests a recognition of his role in the transmission of wisdom. The mention of Jakeh may imply that he was a person of some standing or reputation, given that his son is credited with a portion of the biblical wisdom literature.<br><br><b>Theological Implications:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the mention of Jakeh underscores the importance of family lineage and the transmission of wisdom from one generation to the next. In the biblical tradition, wisdom is often seen as a divine gift, and those who possess it are regarded as having a special relationship with God. Jakeh's role as the father of Agur highlights the familial context in which wisdom is nurtured and passed down.<br><br>The brief reference to Jakeh also serves as a reminder of the many unnamed and lesser-known individuals who played roles in the biblical narrative. While not much is known about Jakeh himself, his mention in the scriptures signifies the value placed on wisdom and the individuals who contribute to its preservation and dissemination.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Considerations:</b><br><br>In the ancient Near Eastern context, wisdom literature was a common genre, and the Book of Proverbs is part of this broader tradition. The sayings of Agur, and by extension the mention of Jakeh, reflect the cultural emphasis on practical knowledge, moral instruction, and the pursuit of understanding.<br><br>The historical setting of Jakeh and Agur is not explicitly detailed in the Bible, leading to various interpretations and scholarly discussions about their origins. Some scholars suggest that Agur and Jakeh may have been part of a wisdom school or community, contributing to the rich tapestry of Israelite wisdom literature.<br><br>In summary, Jakeh's mention in the Bible, though brief, connects him to the enduring legacy of wisdom that is central to the teachings of the Book of Proverbs. His role as the father of Agur highlights the familial and communal aspects of wisdom transmission in the biblical tradition.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Jakeh</span><p>(<i>pious</i>). [<a href="../p/proverbs.htm">PROVERBS, BOOK OF</a>, <a href="../b/book.htm">BOOK</a> OF]<a name="eas" id="eas"></a><div class="vheading2">Easton's Bible Dictionary</div>Pious, the father of Agur (<a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Proverbs 30:1</a>). Nothing is known of him. <a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">JAKEH</span><p>ja'-ke (yaqeh, perhaps from Arabic root meaning "carefully religious"; yaqe', as if from qi'): The father of Agur, the author of the sayings recorded in <a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Proverbs 30:1</a>. Nothing is known of either Jakeh or Agur. The immediate connection in the Hebrew text of ha-massa', "the prophecy" or "burden" (the King James Version "even the prophecy," the Revised Version (British and American) "the oracle") with ne'um, "oracle" (the King James Version "spake," the Revised Version (British and American) "saith") is quite exceptional, while the verse is unintelligible and the text, as the Septuagint shows, is evidently corrupt. The best emendation is that which changes ha-massa', "the prophecy," into ha-massa'i, "the Massaite," or into mimmassa', "of Massa" (Revised Version margin), Massa being the name of the country of an Ishmaelite tribe (compare <a href="/genesis/25-14.htm">Genesis 25:14</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/1-30.htm">1 Chronicles 1:30</a>; <a href="/proverbs/31-1.htm">Proverbs 31:1</a> the Revised Version margin).<br><br>See <a href="../a/agur.htm">AGUR</a>.<br><br>James Crichton<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/3348.htm"><span class="l">3348. Yaqeh -- father of Agur</span></a><br><b>...</b> 3347, 3348. Yaqeh. 3349 . father of Agur. Transliteration: Yaqeh Phonetic<br> Spelling: (yaw-keh') Short Definition: <b>Jakeh</b>. Word <b>...</b> <b>Jakeh</b>. From <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/3348.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 5k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/gladden/who_wrote_the_bible/chapter_vii_the_poetical_books.htm"><span class="l">The Poetical Books.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> out.". 7. Chapter xxx. is said to contain "The words of Agur, the son of<br> <b>Jakeh</b>, the oracle." The author is wholly unknown. 8. Chapter <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter vii the poetical books.htm</font><p><a href="/library/edersheim/the_life_and_times_of_jesus_the_messiah/chapter_v_further_incidents_of.htm"><span class="l">Further Incidents of the Journey to Jerusalem - the Mission and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Thus, in the allegorism of the Midrash, in the inscription, Proverbs 30:1, concerning<br> Agur, the son of <b>Jakeh</b>' - which is viewed as a symbolical designation of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../the life and times of jesus the messiah/chapter v further incidents of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/hengstenberg/christology_of_the_old_testament/the_blessing_of_jacob_upon.htm"><span class="l">The Blessing of Jacob Upon Judah. (Gen. Xlix. 8-10. )</span></a> <br><b>...</b> From it is derived [Hebrew: iqh] pius in Proverbs 30:1, where the son of <b>Jakeh</b> speaks<br> to "With me is God, and I prevail" (Heb. Itheal and Ucal.). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the blessing of jacob upon.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/jakeh.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jakeh</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> him. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. <b>JAKEH</b>. ja <b>...</b> margin). See AGUR. James Crichton.<br> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Jakeh</b> (1 Occurrence). Proverbs <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jakeh.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/ucal.htm"><span class="l">Ucal (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. ITHIEL AND UCAL. ('ithi'el we'ukhal): Names of<br> the two men to whom Agur the son of <b>Jakeh</b> spoke his words (Proverbs 30:1). The <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/ucal.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ithiel.htm"><span class="l">Ithiel (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ITHIEL AND UCAL. ('ithi'el we'ukhal): Names of the two men to whom Agur the son<br> of <b>Jakeh</b> spoke his words (Proverbs 30:1). The purport of introducing these <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ithiel.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/p/proverbs.htm"><span class="l">Proverbs (11 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out." All these ascribe the proverbs to Solomon;<br> but the heading (30:1), "The words of Agur the son of <b>Jakeh</b>; the oracle <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/p/proverbs.htm - 43k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jakan.htm"><span class="l">Jakan (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jakan.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jakim.htm"><span class="l">Jakim (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jakim.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ith'i-el.htm"><span class="l">Ith'i-el (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Ith'i-el (1 Occurrence). Proverbs 30:1 The words of Agur the son of <b>Jakeh</b>; the burden.<br> The man saith unto Ithiel, unto Ithiel and Ucal: (See RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ith'i-el.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/massa.htm"><span class="l">Massa (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> BBE DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Proverbs 30:1 The words of Agur, the son<br> of <b>Jakeh</b>, from Massa. The man says: I am full of weariness <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/massa.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/agur.htm"><span class="l">Agur (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Proverbs 30:1 The words of Agur the son of <b>Jakeh</b>, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel,<br> to Ithiel and Ucal: (WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/agur.htm - 7k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Agur-Proverbs.html">Who was Agur son of Jakeh (Proverbs 30)? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Solomon-advice.html">Why didn't Solomon follow his own advice on women? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/questions-about-Proverbs.html">Questions about Proverbs | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Jakeh (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/proverbs/30-1.htm">Proverbs 30:1</a></span><br />The words of Agur the son of <span class="boldtext">Jakeh</span>, the oracle: the man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:<br /><span class="source">(WEB KJV JPS ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/j/jakeh.htm">Jakeh</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jakeh--father_of_agur.htm">Jakeh: Father of Agur</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/ucal.htm">Ucal (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ithiel.htm">Ithiel (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/proverbs.htm">Proverbs (11 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jakan.htm">Jakan (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/j/jakim.htm">Jakim (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/ith'i-el.htm">Ith'i-el (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/massa.htm">Massa (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/agur.htm">Agur (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/burden.htm">Burden (111 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/weariness.htm">Weariness (44 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/uttered.htm">Uttered (60 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/o/oracle.htm">Oracle (57 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy (37 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/anem.htm">Anem (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/j/jakan.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jakan"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jakan" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jakeh--father_of_agur.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jakeh: Father of Agur"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jakeh: Father of Agur" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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