Strong's Lexicon qav: Line, measuring line, cord Original Word: קַו Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to bind or to measure Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 3358 (μέτρον, metron): Meaning measure, standard, or limit. - Strong's Greek 2583 (κανών, kanon): Meaning rule or standard, often used in the context of a rule of faith or practice. Usage: The Hebrew word "qav" 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 distribution of land and resources. The concept of a "measuring line" also extended to moral and spiritual dimensions, where God's laws and commandments served as the ultimate standard for righteous living. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. קַו only in קַו לָקָו Isaiah 28:10 (twice in verse); Isaiah 28:13 (twice in verse), mimicry of Isaiah's words, perhaps senseless, see צַו p. 846. II. קַו see קוה. II. קַו noun masculineZechariah 1:16 line (compare Köii. l. 40 Anm. 2); — absolute קַו Ezekiel 47:3 + Zechariah 1:16 Qr (Kt קוה), קָ֑ו Isaiah 34:17 +; construct קַו 2 Kings 21:13 +; — measuring-line (מִדָּה ׳ק Jeremiah 31:39): 1 Kings 7:23 (Qr; Kt קוה, see below) = 2 Chronicles 4:2; Ezekiel 47:3; for marking off a possession inland Isaiah 34:17 (figurative); especially עַל׳נְטָה ק in building, Job 38:5 (figurative of earth), Zechariah 1:16 (יִנְּטֶה; "" יִבָּנֶה), so ׳יְצָא ק Jeremiah 31:39 (Qr; Kt קיה); ׳נָטָה ק of designing idol Isaiah 44:13; marking off for destruction, עַל׳נָטָה ק 2 Kings 21:13; Isaiah 34:11 (קַרתֹהוּ), ׳ק ׳נ Lamentations 2:8; so מִשְׁמָּט לְקָ֔ו וְשַׂמְתִּ֫י Isaiah 28:27. — קַוָּם Psalm 19:5 (AV their line. figurative of their domain) read probably קֹלָם their sound, Capp. 0l Che and now most. Isaiah 18:2,7 see קוקו -below; Isaiah 28:10,13 see I. קַו. קוה noun masculine Kt = II. קַו Qr; absolute (קֶ֫וֶה or קָוֶה) Zechariah 1:16; construct (קֶ֫וֶה or קְוֵה) 1 Kings 7:23; Jeremiah 31:39. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance line Or qav {kawv}; from qavah (compare qaveh); a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord -- line. Compare qav-qav. see HEBREW qavah see HEBREW qaveh see HEBREW qav-qav Forms and Transliterations בַּקָּ֑ו בקו וְקָ֣ו וְקָו֙ וקו לְקָ֔ו לָקָ֑ו לָקָ֔ו לָקָ֖ו לָקָו֙ לקו קַ֣ו קַ֤ו קַ֥ו קַֽו־ קַוָּ֗ם קָ֔ו קָ֣ו קָּֽו׃ קָו֒ קו קו־ קו׃ קום bakKav baq·qāw baqqāw kav kavVam lā·qāw laKav lāqāw lə·qāw leKav ləqāw qaw qāw qaw- qaw·wām qawwām veKav wə·qāw wəqāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 21:13 HEB: יְרוּשָׁלִַ֗ם אֵ֚ת קָ֣ו שֹֽׁמְר֔וֹן וְאֶת־ NAS: Jerusalem the line of Samaria KJV: over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, INT: over Jerusalem the line of Samaria and the plummet 2 Chronicles 4:2 Job 38:5 Psalm 19:4 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:17 Isaiah 34:11 Isaiah 34:17 Isaiah 44:13 Lamentations 2:8 Ezekiel 47:3 18 Occurrences |
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