Strong's Lexicon qebah: stomach, belly Original Word: קֵבָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hollow Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is κοιλία (koilia), Strong's Greek #2836, which also means belly or womb. Usage: The Hebrew word "qebah" refers to the stomach or belly, often used in a literal sense to describe the physical organ within the human body. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the innermost parts or the seat of emotions and desires. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the stomach or belly was often seen as the center of physical needs and desires. It was considered the place where hunger and satisfaction were felt, and metaphorically, it could represent the core of a person's being or emotions. The concept of the belly as a seat of emotions is seen in various ancient cultures, where physical sensations were closely linked to emotional states. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition stomach, belly NASB Translation body (1), stomach (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֵבָה, suffix קֳבָתָהּ (Köl.c. compare Ges§ 10h) noun feminine stomach, belly; — 1 absolute ׳הַקּ fo sacrificial victim, assigned to priest Deuteronomy 18:3, ᵐ5 τὸ ἔνυστρον, i.e. fourth stomach of ruminants (compare Dr), ᵑ9 ventriculum. 2 suffix of woman, apparently more Generally, belly Numbers 25:8 (P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance maw From qabab; the paunch (as a cavity) or first stomach of ruminants -- maw. see HEBREW qabab Forms and Transliterations וְהַקֵּבָֽה׃ והקבה׃ vehakkeVah wə·haq·qê·ḇāh wəhaqqêḇāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 18:3 HEB: הַזְּרֹ֥עַ וְהַלְּחָיַ֖יִם וְהַקֵּבָֽה׃ NAS: and the two cheeks and the stomach. KJV: and the two cheeks, and the maw. INT: the shoulder and the two and the stomach 1 Occurrence |
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