6897. qobah
Lexicon
qobah: Helmet

Original Word: קֹבָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qobah
Pronunciation: ko-bah'
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-baw)
Definition: Helmet
Meaning: the abdomen

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
belly

From qabab; the abdomen (as a cavity) -- belly.

see HEBREW qabab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
the same as qebah, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hollow out.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G3388 (μῆτρα, mētra), which also refers to the womb or belly. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the physical body, particularly in relation to childbirth and the inner parts of a person.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term קֹבָה (qobah), its origins, and its usage within the biblical text, offering insights into the cultural and theological significance of the abdomen in ancient Hebrew thought.

Usage: The word "qobah" is used in the context of describing the physical body, particularly the abdominal area. It appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote the belly or the hollow part of the body.

Context: • The term קֹבָה (qobah) is found in the Hebrew Bible and is used to describe the abdomen or belly. It is derived from a root that suggests the idea of hollowing out, which aligns with the anatomical structure of the abdomen as a cavity within the body.
• In the context of biblical literature, the abdomen is often associated with the seat of emotions and inner feelings, reflecting the ancient understanding of human anatomy and psychology.
• The usage of "qobah" in the Hebrew Bible is limited, but it provides insight into the physical and metaphorical understanding of the human body in ancient Israelite culture.
• The term is not frequently used in the biblical text, but when it appears, it serves to highlight the physicality and vulnerability of the human form.

Forms and Transliterations
קֳבָתָ֑הּ קבתה koaTah qo·ḇā·ṯāh qoḇāṯāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 25:8
HEB: הָאִשָּׁ֖ה אֶל־ קֳבָתָ֑הּ וַתֵּֽעָצַר֙ הַמַּגֵּפָ֔ה
KJV: through her belly. So the plague
INT: and the woman through her belly was checked the plague

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6897
1 Occurrence


qo·ḇā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.















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