Lexicon korax: Raven Original Word: κόραξ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance raven. Perhaps from korennumi; a crow (from its voracity) -- raven. see GREEK korennumi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition a raven NASB Translation ravens (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2876: κόραξκόραξ, κορακος, ὁ, a raven: Luke 12:24. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the base of the Greek word "κραζω" (krazō), meaning "to cry out" or "to call aloud," reflecting the harsh, croaking sound made by the bird.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H6158 (עֹרֵב, ʿoreb): The Hebrew word for raven, used in the Old Testament to describe the same bird. It appears in various contexts, including the account of Noah's Ark (Genesis 8:7) and the provision for Elijah (1 Kings 17:4-6). Usage: The term κόραξ is used in the New Testament to refer to the raven, a bird often associated with desolation and uncleanliness in Jewish tradition. It appears in contexts that highlight God's provision and care for all creatures. Context: The word κόραξ appears in the New Testament in Luke 12:24, where Jesus uses the raven as an example of God's providential care: "Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn, yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than birds!" (BSB). In this passage, the raven serves as a symbol of God's provision, emphasizing that if God cares for the ravens, He will certainly care for His people. Forms and Transliterations κόρακα κορακας κόρακας κόρακες κόρακι κοράκων κόραξ κόραξιν korakas kórakasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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