2876. korax
Strong's Lexicon
korax: Raven

Original Word: κόραξ
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: korax
Pronunciation: KOH-rax
Phonetic Spelling: (kor'-ax)
Definition: Raven
Meaning: a raven, crow.

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 Origin
a prim. word
Definition
a raven
NASB Translation
ravens (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2876: κόραξ

κόραξ, κορακος, , 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 kórakas
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 12:24 N-AMP
GRK: κατανοήσατε τοὺς κόρακας ὅτι οὐ
NAS: Consider the ravens, for they neither
KJV: Consider the ravens: for they neither
INT: Consider the ravens for not

Strong's Greek 2876
1 Occurrence


κόρακας — 1 Occ.















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