2879. Kore
Berean Strong's Lexicon
Kore: Kore

Original Word: Κορέ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Kore
Pronunciation: ko-RAY
Phonetic Spelling: (kor-eh')
Definition: Kore
Meaning: (Hebrew) Korah.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name קֹרַח (Qorach)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: H7141 (קֹרַח, Qorach)

Usage: In the New Testament, "Kore" refers to a descendant of Korah, a figure known from the Old Testament. The name is mentioned in genealogical contexts, highlighting the lineage and heritage of certain individuals.

Cultural and Historical Background: The name Kore is linked to Korah, a significant figure in the Old Testament known for leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron (Numbers 16). Despite Korah's rebellion, his descendants continued to serve in various roles, including as gatekeepers and singers in the temple, as seen in the genealogies of the Chronicles. This reflects the enduring legacy and redemption of a family line despite past transgressions.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Qorach
Definition
Korah, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Korah (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2879: Κόρε

Κόρε (in Josephus, Antiquities 4, 2, 2ff with the Greek terminations Κορεου, κόρη, κόρην), (Hebrew קֹרַח i. e. ice, hail), Korah (Vulg.Core), a man who, with others, rebelled against Moses (Numbers 16): Jude 1:11.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Korah

Of Hebrew origin (Qorach); Core (i.e. Korach), an Israelite -- Core.

see HEBREW Qorach

Forms and Transliterations
Κορε Κορὲ Κόρε Kore Korè
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Englishman's Concordance
Jude 1:11 N
GRK: ἀντιλογίᾳ τοῦ Κορὲ ἀπώλοντο
NAS: in the rebellion of Korah.
KJV: perished in the gainsaying of Core.
INT: rebellion of Korah perished

Strong's Greek 2879
1 Occurrence


Κορὲ — 1 Occ.

















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