Strong's Lexicon kidor: Generation Original Word: כִּידוֹר Word Origin: Derived from the root קָדַר (qadar), meaning "to be dark" or "to mourn." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is γενεά (genea), Strong's Greek #1074, which also means "generation" and carries similar connotations of moral and spiritual character. Usage: The term "kidor" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a generation, often with a connotation of moral or spiritual character. It can describe a group of people living at the same time, particularly in terms of their collective behavior or attitude. The word is sometimes used to highlight the rebellious or unfaithful nature of a particular generation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of a "generation" was significant in understanding the continuity and faithfulness of God's people. Generations were often seen in light of their covenant relationship with God, and the behavior of one generation could impact the blessings or curses experienced by subsequent ones. The term "kidor" reflects the biblical emphasis on the moral and spiritual state of a people group over time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition onset NASB Translation attack (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כִּידוֺר noun [masculine] onset, ׳מֶלֶךְ עָתִיד לַכּ Job 15:24 a king ready for the onset. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance battle Of uncertain derivation; perhaps tumult -- battle. Forms and Transliterations לַכִּידֽוֹר׃ לכידור׃ lak·kî·ḏō·wr lakkiDor lakkîḏōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 15:24 HEB: כְּמֶ֤לֶךְ ׀ עָתִ֬יד לַכִּידֽוֹר׃ NAS: him like a king ready for the attack, KJV: ready to the battle. INT: A king ready the attack 1 Occurrence |
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