Strong's Lexicon kav or kavvah: Line, measuring line, cord Original Word: כַּו Word Origin: Derived from the root קָוָה (qavah), meaning "to bind together" or "to collect." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3358 (μέτρον, metron): Refers to a measure or measuring instrument, often used in the New Testament to denote a standard or limit. Usage: The Hebrew word "kav" or "kavvah" primarily refers to a line or cord used for measuring. It is often used metaphorically to denote a standard or rule. In the context of construction or land measurement, it signifies precision and order. The term can also imply a boundary or limit, emphasizing the importance of structure and organization in both physical and moral realms. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, measuring lines were essential tools for construction, agriculture, and land division. They symbolized fairness and justice, as accurate measurements were crucial for maintaining equitable property boundaries. The concept of a "measuring line" also extended to spiritual and moral dimensions, where it represented God's standards and judgments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to kavah Definition window NASB Translation windows (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כַּוָּה NöGGA 1884. 1019] noun feminine window (ᵑ7 כַּוְּתָא, Syriac  , compare SchulthLex. 91 (below *  ), hence Arabic  ,  id., as loan-word Frä13); — plural absolute כַּ וִּין מְּתִיחָן Daniel 6:11 (compare S-CJ6). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance window (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to lahag in the sense of piercing; a window (as a perforation) -- window. see HEBREW lahag Forms and Transliterations וְכַוִּ֨ין וכוין vechavVin wə·ḵaw·wîn wəḵawwînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:10 HEB: עַ֣ל לְבַיְתֵ֔הּ וְכַוִּ֨ין פְּתִיחָ֥ן לֵהּ֙ NAS: (now in his roof chamber he had windows open KJV: into his house; and his windows being open INT: entered his house had windows open his roof 1 Occurrence |
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