Strong's Lexicon kavah: To wait, to hope, to look for, to expect Original Word: כָּוָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1680 (ἐλπίς, elpis): Hope, expectation - G3114 (μακροθυμέω, makrothymeo): To be patient, to endure Usage: The Hebrew verb "kavah" primarily conveys the idea of waiting with anticipation or hope. It is often used in the context of looking forward to something with expectation, implying a sense of trust and confidence in the outcome. This term is frequently associated with waiting on the LORD, suggesting a posture of faith and reliance on God's timing and promises. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of waiting was not passive but active, involving trust and expectation. The agrarian society of ancient Israel often required patience and hope, whether in waiting for crops to grow or for deliverance from enemies. Theologically, "kavah" reflects a deep-seated belief in God's faithfulness and sovereignty, encouraging believers to trust in His divine plan and timing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to burn, scorch, brand NASB Translation scorched (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [כָּוָה] verb burn, scorch, brand (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic  especially Pa`el; Arabic  cauterize) — Niph`al Imperfect2masculine singular תִּכָּוֶה Isaiah 43:2 thou shalt not be scorched (figurative of Israel, "" בָּעַר); 3 feminine plural וְרַגְלָיו לֹא תִּכָּוֶי֑נָה Proverbs 6:28 shall a man walk on the coals and his feet not be burned ? ("" שָׂרַף of garments Proverbs 6:27). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burn A primitive root; properly, to prick or penetrate; hence, to blister (as smarting or eating into) -- burn. Forms and Transliterations תִכָּוֶ֔ה תִכָּוֶֽינָה׃ תכוה תכוינה׃ ṯik·kā·we·nāh ṯik·kā·weh tikkaVeh tikkaVeinah ṯikkāweh ṯikkāwenāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 6:28 HEB: וְ֝רַגְלָ֗יו לֹ֣א תִכָּוֶֽינָה׃ NAS: And his feet not be scorched? KJV: and his feet not be burned? INT: and his feet not not be burned Isaiah 43:2 2 Occurrences |
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