Strong's Lexicon qaveh: Line, cord, measuring line Original Word: קָוֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָוָה (qavah), which means to wait for, look for, hope, or expect. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3358 (μέτρον, metron): Meaning measure, standard, or limit. - G2583 (κανών, kanon): Meaning rule, standard, or measuring rod. Usage: The Hebrew word "qaveh" primarily refers to a line or cord used for measuring. It is often used metaphorically to denote a standard or boundary. In the context of the Bible, it can symbolize the idea of measurement, judgment, or the setting of limits. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, measuring lines were essential tools for construction, land division, and ensuring fairness in trade. The concept of a "line" or "cord" also carried symbolic weight, representing God's standards and the boundaries He sets for His people. The use of measuring lines in prophetic literature often signifies God's judgment or the establishment of His order. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance line From qavah; a (measuring) cord (as if for binding) -- line. see HEBREW qavah Forms and Transliterations וְקָ֥ו וְקָו֙ וקו קָ֤ו קו Kav qāw veKav wə·qāw wəqāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:23 HEB: [וּקְוֵה כ] (וְקָו֙ ק) שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים NAS: and thirty cubits in circumference. INT: cubits height line and thirty cubits Jeremiah 31:39 Zechariah 1:16 3 Occurrences |
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