Strong's Lexicon qahah: To be blunt, to grow dull Original Word: קָהָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qahah," the concept of dullness or lack of sharpness can be related to Greek terms such as "νωθρός" (nothros), meaning sluggish or lazy, which appears in Hebrews 6:12. Usage: The Hebrew verb "qahah" primarily conveys the idea of becoming dull or losing sharpness. It is often used metaphorically to describe a reduction in effectiveness or intensity, whether in physical, mental, or spiritual contexts. The term can imply a weakening or diminishing of strength, clarity, or fervor. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, sharpness was often associated with effectiveness and readiness, whether in tools, weapons, or intellect. A dull sword, for example, would be ineffective in battle, just as a dull mind would be less capable of discerning truth or making wise decisions. The concept of dullness could also extend to spiritual matters, where a lack of fervor or zeal might be seen as a form of spiritual dullness. Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָהָה] verb be blunt, dull (Late Hebrew id.; Aramaic קְהָא,  ); — Qal Imperfect3feminine plural תִּקְהֶינָה Jeremiah 31:29: Jeremiah 30 Ezekiel 18:2 (all of teeth). Pi`el in sense of Qal: Perfect3masculine singular קֵהָה Ecclesiastes 10:10 if the iron be blunt. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance be set on edge, be blunt A primitive root; to be dull -- be set on edge, be blunt. Forms and Transliterations קֵהָ֣ה קהה תִּקְהֶ֥ינָה תִּקְהֶֽינָה׃ תקהינה תקהינה׃ keHah qê·hāh qêhāh tikHeinah tiq·he·nāh tiqhenāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 10:10 HEB: אִם־ קֵהָ֣ה הַבַּרְזֶ֗ל וְהוּא֙ NAS: the axe is dull and he does not sharpen KJV: If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet INT: If is dull the axe he Jeremiah 31:29 Jeremiah 31:30 Ezekiel 18:2 4 Occurrences |
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