Strong's Lexicon Koresh: Cyrus Original Word: כּוֹרֶשׁ Word Origin: Of Persian origin Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Koresh" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper name of Persian origin. However, the Greek Septuagint uses the name Κῦρος (Kuros) for Cyrus. Usage: The name "Koresh" refers to Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, who is recognized in the Bible as a significant figure used by God to fulfill His purposes. Cyrus is noted for his decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, as prophesied by Isaiah. Cultural and Historical Background: Cyrus the Great (c. 600–530 BC) was a prominent Persian king known for his military conquests and benevolent rule. He established one of the largest empires in history, stretching from the Aegean Sea to the Indus River. His policies of tolerance and respect for local customs and religions were revolutionary for his time. In the biblical narrative, Cyrus is depicted as an instrument of God's will, chosen to facilitate the return of the Jewish people to their homeland after the Babylonian exile. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Koresh Definition a Pers. king NASB Translation Cyrus (8). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Cyrus (Aramaic) corresponding to Kowresh -- Cyrus. see HEBREW Kowresh Forms and Transliterations כּ֣וֹרֶשׁ כּ֤וֹרֶשׁ כּ֥וֹרֶשׁ כורש לְכ֣וֹרֶשׁ לְכ֥וֹרֶשׁ לכורש kō·w·reš Koresh kōwreš lə·ḵō·w·reš leChoresh ləḵōwrešLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:13 HEB: בִּשְׁנַ֣ת חֲדָ֔ה לְכ֥וֹרֶשׁ מַלְכָּ֖א דִּ֣י NAS: year of Cyrus king KJV: year of Cyrus the king INT: year the first of Cyrus king forasmuch Ezra 5:13 Ezra 5:14 Ezra 5:17 Ezra 6:3 Ezra 6:3 Ezra 6:14 Daniel 6:28 8 Occurrences |
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