Strong's Lexicon qobah: Helmet Original Word: קֹבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָבַע (qaba), which means "to pierce" or "to bore." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for "helmet" in the New Testament is περικεφαλαία (perikephalaia), Strong's Greek 4030, used in Ephesians 6:17: "And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." Usage: The term "qobah" refers to a helmet, a piece of armor designed to protect the head during battle. In the context of ancient warfare, helmets were crucial for a soldier's defense, often made of metal or leather, and sometimes adorned with decorative elements. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, helmets were an essential part of a warrior's armor. They were used by soldiers to protect themselves in combat, reflecting the importance of safeguarding one's head, which was considered the seat of life and intellect. Helmets were often part of a larger set of armor, including breastplates, shields, and greaves, signifying a well-prepared and equipped warrior. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as qebah, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance belly From qabab; the abdomen (as a cavity) -- belly. see HEBREW qabab Forms and Transliterations קֳבָתָ֑הּ קבתה koaTah qo·ḇā·ṯāh qoḇāṯāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |