6896. qebah

Lexicon

qebah: stomach, belly

Original Word: קֵבָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qebah
Pronunciation: keh-BAH
Phonetic Spelling: (kay-baw')
Definition: stomach, belly
Meaning: the paunch, first stomach of ruminants

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

maw

From qabab; the paunch (as a cavity) or first stomach of ruminants -- maw.

see HEBREW qabab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
stomach, belly
NASB Translation
body (1), stomach (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קֵבָה, suffix קֳבָתָהּ (Kö^l.c. compare Ges^{§ 10h})

noun feminine stomach, belly; —

1 absolute ׳הַקּ fo sacrificial victim, assigned to priest Deuteronomy 18:3, ᵐ5 τὸ ἔνυστρον, i.e. fourth stomach of ruminants (compare Dr), ᵑ9 ventriculum.

2 suffix of woman, apparently more Generally, belly Numbers 25:8 (P).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be hollow.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew term קֵבָה, as it is specific to the Hebrew sacrificial context and the anatomy of ruminants. However, Greek terms related to sacrifice and offerings, such as θυσία (thysia • sacrifice) or σπλάγχνα (splanchna • inward parts), may be conceptually related in the broader context of sacrificial practices.

Usage: The word קֵבָה is used in the context of describing the anatomy of sacrificial animals, particularly in the Old Testament, where specific parts of the animal are mentioned in the sacrificial laws.

Context: • The term קֵבָה appears in the Hebrew Bible in the context of sacrificial instructions. It is specifically mentioned in Levitical texts that outline the parts of the animal to be offered or handled in particular ways during sacrifices. The paunch, or first stomach, is part of the complex digestive system of ruminants, which includes animals like cattle, sheep, and goats. These animals have a unique digestive process that involves multiple stomach compartments, allowing them to break down tough plant materials.
• In the sacrificial system of ancient Israel, the handling of different parts of the animal was significant, often symbolizing purification, dedication, or thanksgiving. The mention of the paunch in these texts underscores the detailed nature of the sacrificial laws and the importance of following divine instructions precisely.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides a translation that maintains the integrity of these ancient practices, ensuring that modern readers understand the cultural and religious significance of such terms.

Forms and Transliterations

וְהַקֵּבָֽה׃ והקבה׃ vehakkeVah wə·haq·qê·ḇāh wəhaqqêḇāh

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 18:3
HEB: הַזְּרֹ֥עַ וְהַלְּחָיַ֖יִם וְהַקֵּבָֽה׃
NAS: and the two cheeks and the stomach.
KJV: and the two cheeks, and the maw.
INT: the shoulder and the two and the stomach

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6896
1 Occurrence

wə·haq·qê·ḇāh — 1 Occ.