3553. koba

Lexicon

koba: Helmet

Original Word: כּוֹבַע
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kowba`
Pronunciation: koh-bah
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-bah)
Definition: Helmet
Meaning: a helmet

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

helmet

From an unused root meaning to be high or rounded; a helmet (as arched) -- helmet. Compare qowba'.

see HEBREW qowba'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
helmet
NASB Translation
helmet (4), helmets (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

כּוֺבַע noun masculine helmet (√ dubious; Late Hebrew כּוֺבַע, Aramaic כּוֺבְעָא turban; compare קוֺבַע Ezekiel 23:24) — absolute ׳כ Ezekiel 27:10; כּוֺבָ֑ע Ezekiel 38:5; construct כּ֫וֺבַע (Ew^{§ 213, f.}) 1 Samuel 17:5; Isaiah 59:17; plural כּוֺבָעִים Jeremiah 46:4; 2Chronicles 26:14; — helmet, of bronze נְחשֶׁת עַלרֿאֹשׁוֺ ׳כ 1 Samuel 17:5; Jeremiah 46:4; Ezekiel 27:10; Ezekiel 38:5; 2Chronicles 26:14; figurative of ׳י, יְשׁוּעָה ׳וַיִּלְבַּשׁ צְדָקָה כַּשִּׁרְיָן וְכ בְּראֹשׁוֺ Isaiah 59:17.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be high or elevated.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for helmet is found in Strong's Greek Number G4030, περικεφαλαία (perikephalaia), which also refers to a helmet. This term is used in the New Testament, notably in Ephesians 6:17, where the "helmet of salvation" is part of the spiritual armor of God: "And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."

In summary, כּוֹבַע (Kovaʿ) is a term deeply rooted in the martial culture of the ancient Near East, symbolizing both physical and spiritual protection. Its usage in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of preparedness and defense, both in physical battles and in the spiritual realm.

Usage: The term כּוֹבַע is used in the context of military attire, specifically referring to a helmet as part of a soldier's armor. It appears in the Hebrew Bible in passages describing the equipment of warriors.

Context: The Hebrew word כּוֹבַע (Kovaʿ) is used to denote a helmet, an essential component of ancient military armor. Helmets were designed to protect the head during combat, often made of metal or leather, and sometimes adorned with decorative elements. In the biblical context, the helmet symbolizes protection and readiness for battle. The term appears in several Old Testament passages, illustrating the importance of comprehensive armor for soldiers.

In 1 Samuel 17:5, the word כּוֹבַע is used to describe the bronze helmet worn by Goliath, the Philistine giant, emphasizing his formidable appearance and the strength of his armor: "He had a bronze helmet on his head and wore a coat of scale armor of bronze weighing five thousand shekels."

Another instance is found in 2 Chronicles 26:14, where King Uzziah provides helmets for his army, demonstrating the organized and well-equipped nature of his forces: "Uzziah provided shields, spears, helmets, armor, bows, and slingstones for the entire army."

The helmet, as part of the full armor of a warrior, is also metaphorically significant in biblical literature, representing spiritual protection and the defense of one's faith.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּכ֥וֹבָעִ֑ים בכובעים וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים וְכ֤וֹבַע וְכ֥וֹבַע וְכוֹבַע֙ וְכוֹבָֽע׃ וכובע וכובע׃ וכובעים bə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm beChoaIm bəḵōwḇā‘îm veChoa veChoaIm vechoVa wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘ wə·ḵō·w·ḇā‘ wə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm wəḵōwḇa‘ wəḵōwḇā‘ wəḵōwḇā‘îm

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 17:5
HEB: וְכ֤וֹבַע נְחֹ֙שֶׁת֙ עַל־
NAS: [He had] a bronze helmet on his head,
KJV: And [he had] an helmet of brass
INT: helmet a bronze on

2 Chronicles 26:14
HEB: מָגִנִּ֤ים וּרְמָחִים֙ וְכ֣וֹבָעִ֔ים וְשִׁרְיֹנ֖וֹת וּקְשָׁת֑וֹת
NAS: spears, helmets, body armor,
KJV: and spears, and helmets, and habergeons,
INT: shields spears helmets body bows

Isaiah 59:17
HEB: צְדָקָה֙ כַּשִּׁרְיָ֔ן וְכ֥וֹבַע יְשׁוּעָ֖ה בְּרֹאשׁ֑וֹ
NAS: like a breastplate, And a helmet of salvation
KJV: as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation
INT: righteousness A breastplate helmet of salvation his head

Jeremiah 46:4
HEB: הַפָּ֣רָשִׁ֔ים וְהִֽתְיַצְּב֖וּ בְּכ֥וֹבָעִ֑ים מִרְקוּ֙ הָֽרְמָחִ֔ים
NAS: And take your stand with helmets [on]! Polish
KJV: and stand forth with [your] helmets; furbish
INT: the steeds and take helmets Polish the spears

Ezekiel 27:10
HEB: מִלְחַמְתֵּ֑ךְ מָגֵ֤ן וְכוֹבַע֙ תִּלּוּ־ בָ֔ךְ
NAS: shield and helmet in you; they set
KJV: the shield and helmet in thee; they set forth
INT: of war shield and helmet hung they

Ezekiel 38:5
HEB: כֻּלָּ֖ם מָגֵ֥ן וְכוֹבָֽע׃
NAS: of them [with] shield and helmet;
KJV: with them; all of them with shield and helmet:
INT: all of them shield and helmet

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3553
6 Occurrences

bə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm — 1 Occ.
wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘ — 2 Occ.
wə·ḵō·w·ḇā·‘îm — 1 Occ.
wə·ḵō·w·ḇa‘ — 2 Occ.