Strong's Lexicon qorah: Frost Original Word: קוֹרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַח (qarach), meaning "to make bald" or "to be bare." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qorah," the concept of frost and cold is captured in the Greek word "ψύχος" (psychos), Strong's Greek 5592, which refers to cold or chill. Usage: The Hebrew word "qorah" refers to frost, a natural phenomenon characterized by the freezing of water vapor on surfaces, often seen as a thin layer of ice crystals. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the cold and sometimes harsh conditions that can occur in the natural world, serving as a metaphor for God's power and the changing seasons. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, frost was a significant weather event, especially in the cooler months. It was a reminder of the changing seasons and the need for agricultural planning. Frost could be both a blessing, in terms of its role in the natural cycle, and a challenge, as it could damage crops if it occurred unexpectedly. The Israelites, living in an agrarian society, were keenly aware of the impact of weather patterns on their livelihood. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarah Definition a rafter, beam NASB Translation beam (2), beams (2), roof (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קוֺרָה noun feminine rafter, beam (properly a thing meeting, fitting into, another); — suffix קֹרָתִי Genesis 19:8 (J) = my roof-tree; plural קֹרוֺת rafters, absolute 2 Chronicles 3:7, construct "" 1 Kings 6:15b (reading קוֺרוֺת הַסִּמֻּן ᵐ5 Th Kit Benz, for ᵑ0 קִירוֺת), + 1 Kings 7:7b (reading הַקּוֺרוֺת for הַקַּרְקָ֑ע, see ׳ק); Songs 1:17 ("" רחיטנו Kt, רָהִיטֵנוּ Qr); more Gen beam, singular absolute קוֺרָה 2 Kings 6:2,5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beam, roof Or qorah {ko-raw'}; from quwr; a rafter (forming trenches as it were); by implication, a roof -- beam, roof. see HEBREW quwr Forms and Transliterations הַקֹּר֧וֹת הַקּוֹרָ֔ה הקורה הקרות קֹר֤וֹת קֹרָתִֽי׃ קוֹרָ֣ה קורה קרות קרתי׃ hakkoRah hakkoRot haq·qō·rō·wṯ haq·qō·w·rāh haqqōrōwṯ haqqōwrāh koRah koraTi koRot qō·rā·ṯî qō·rō·wṯ qō·w·rāh qōrāṯî qōrōwṯ qōwrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:8 HEB: בָּ֖אוּ בְּצֵ֥ל קֹרָתִֽי׃ NAS: under the shelter of my roof. KJV: they under the shadow of my roof. INT: have come the shelter of my roof 2 Kings 6:2 2 Kings 6:5 2 Chronicles 3:7 Songs 1:17 5 Occurrences |
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