Berean Strong's Lexicon korax: Raven Original Word: κόραξ Word Origin: Derived from the base of Greek word "koros," meaning "satiated" or "full." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6158: עֹרֵב (oreb) - Refers to the raven, as seen in Genesis 8:7 and 1 Kings 17:4-6. Usage: The term "korax" refers to the raven, a large, black bird known for its intelligence and adaptability. In the Bible, ravens are often associated with desolation and wilderness but also with God's provision and care. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, ravens were considered unclean birds due to their scavenging nature. Despite this, they were also seen as symbols of mystery and transformation. In the biblical context, ravens are notable for their role in God's provision, as seen in the account of Elijah, where they bring him food during a time of famine (1 Kings 17:4-6). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a raven NASB Translation ravens (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2876: κόραξκόραξ, κορακος, ὁ, a raven: Luke 12:24. (From Homer down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raven. Perhaps from korennumi; a crow (from its voracity) -- raven. see GREEK korennumi Forms and Transliterations κόρακα κορακας κόρακας κόρακες κόρακι κοράκων κόραξ κόραξιν korakas kórakasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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