And the name of the River of the Third-one is Hiddekel,80 himself is the One-who-walks81 in front of Straight;82 And the fourth River, himself is Perath.83
An end-time ‘great river’ mentioned by Daniel, “And in the twenty and fourth day of the first month, I have become by the side of the great river, that is, Hiddekel” Daniel 10:4.
The name "Chidekel" (חדקל) in Hebrew, referring to the Tigris River, has a fascinating etymology that connects it to various languages and cultures.
Akkadian: The name "Tigris" itself comes from the Akkadian word "Idigna" or "Idiglat," which was later Hellenized to "Tigris." Akkadian was the language of ancient Mesopotamia, and the name likely means "swift river" or "arrow-like" due to the river's fast flow.
Hebrew: In the Hebrew Bible, the name "Chidekel" (חדקל) is used, which is a transliteration of the Akkadian name. The Hebrew word is composed of the root "חד" (chad), meaning "sharp tip" and "קל" (kel), possibly denoting "rapid" or "light," reflecting the river's swift current.
Sumerian Influence: The Sumerians, one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, referred to the river as "Idigna." This name was likely borrowed and adapted by subsequent cultures, including the Akkadians and Hebrews.
Greek and Latin: The Greek name "Tigris" was adopted from these earlier terms, and this name has been passed down into modern languages.