2879. Kore

Lexicon

Kore: Kore

Original Word: Κορέ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun, Indeclinable
Transliteration: Kore
Pronunciation: ko-RAY
Phonetic Spelling: (kor-eh')
Definition: Kore
Meaning: (Hebrew) Korah.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Korah

Of Hebrew origin (Qorach); Core (i.e. Korach), an Israelite -- Core.

see HEBREW Qorach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Qorach
Definition
Korah, an Isr.
NASB Translation
Korah (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2879: Κόρε

Κόρε (in Josephus, Antiquities 4, 2, 2ff with the Greek terminations Κορεου, κόρη, κόρην), ὁ (Hebrew קֹרַח i. e. ice, hail), Korah (Vulg.Core), a man who, with others, rebelled against Moses (Numbers 16): Jude 1:11.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name קֹרַח (Qorach).

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 7141: קֹרַח (Qorach) • The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek Κορέ, referring to the same biblical figure, Korah.

Usage: The name Κορέ appears in the New Testament in reference to the Old Testament figure Korah, known for his rebellion against Moses.

Context: • Korah in the Old Testament: Korah was a Levite, the son of Izhar, and a cousin of Moses and Aaron. He is most famously known for leading a rebellion against Moses' leadership during the Israelites' wilderness journey, as recorded in Numbers 16. Korah, along with Dathan, Abiram, and 250 community leaders, challenged the authority of Moses and Aaron, questioning why they exalted themselves above the assembly of the Lord. As a result of their rebellion, the earth opened up and swallowed Korah, his followers, and their households, while fire consumed the 250 men offering incense.
• New Testament Reference: In the New Testament, Koré is mentioned in Jude 1:11, which warns against following the path of rebellion exemplified by Korah. The verse states: "Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion."
• Theological Significance: Korah's story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride, rebellion, and challenging divinely appointed leadership. It underscores the importance of humility and obedience to God's established order.

Forms and Transliterations

Κορε Κορὲ Κόρε Kore Korè

Englishman's Concordance

Jude 1:11 N
GRK: ἀντιλογίᾳ τοῦ Κορὲ ἀπώλοντο
NAS: in the rebellion of Korah.
KJV: perished in the gainsaying of Core.
INT: rebellion of Korah perished

Strong's Greek 2879
1 Occurrence

Κορὲ — 1 Occ.