Lexicon qaveh: Line, cord, measuring line Original Word: קָוֶה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance line From qavah; a (measuring) cord (as if for binding) -- line. see HEBREW qavah Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָוָה (qāwāh), which means to bind together, collect, or expect.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for the Hebrew קָוֶה, similar concepts of measurement and boundary can be found in Greek terms related to lines or cords, such as μέτρον (metron, Strong's Greek 3358), which means "measure" or "standard." Usage: The word קָוֶה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts related to construction, measurement, and sometimes metaphorically to denote a line or boundary. Context: • The term קָוֶה (qāweh) is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to describe a physical cord or line, often employed in the context of measuring or marking boundaries. This usage is evident in passages where construction or delineation is involved. For instance, in the construction of the temple or the setting of boundaries, a cord would be used to ensure accuracy and precision. Forms and Transliterations וְקָ֥ו וְקָו֙ וקו קָ֤ו קו Kav qāw veKav wə·qāw wəqāwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:23 HEB: [וּקְוֵה כ] (וְקָו֙ ק) שְׁלֹשִׁ֣ים NAS: and thirty cubits in circumference. INT: cubits height line and thirty cubits Jeremiah 31:39 Zechariah 1:16 3 Occurrences |
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