Strong's Lexicon qab: Measure, Kab Original Word: קַב Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to heap up Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qab," the concept of measurement is present in the New Testament, such as in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and the parable of the measures (Luke 6:38), where fairness and stewardship are emphasized. Usage: The term "qab" refers to a specific unit of dry measure used in ancient Israel. It is equivalent to approximately 1.2 liters or about 1.3 quarts. The "qab" was used to measure grains and other dry commodities, reflecting the agrarian lifestyle of the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, precise measurements were crucial for trade, agriculture, and religious offerings. The "qab" was part of a system of measures that included other units like the ephah and the homer. This system ensured fairness and consistency in economic transactions and religious practices. The use of standardized measures is a testament to the organized societal structure and the importance of justice and equity in the community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition kab (a measure of capacity) NASB Translation kab (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַב noun [masculine] kab (Late Hebrew id.; Syriac  ; Talmud קַבָא); — a measure of capacity, Biblical Hebrew only dry measure, רֹבַע הַקַּב 2 Kings 6:25 4-Jankab; on size of קַב = 4 לֹג = 1/6 סְאָה = 1/6 הִין = approximately 2 litres see NowArchaeology i. 202 f. BenzArchaeology 182. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cab From qabab; a hollow, i.e. Vessel used as a (dry) measure -- cab. see HEBREW qabab Forms and Transliterations הַקַּ֥ב הקב hakKav haq·qaḇ haqqaḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 6:25 HEB: כֶּ֔סֶף וְרֹ֛בַע הַקַּ֥ב [חֲרֵייֹונִים כ] NAS: and a fourth of a kab of dove's KJV: and the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung INT: silver fourth of a kab doves' dung five 1 Occurrence |
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