Lexicon Qoa: Qoa Original Word: קוֹעַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Koa Probably from quwts in the original sense of cutting off; curtailment; Koa, a region of Bab. -- Koa. see HEBREW quwts NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition enemies of Jer. NASB Translation Koa (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קוֺעַ proper name, of a people named with Babylonian, Chaldean, Assyrian, ׳(מְּקוֺד וְ)שׁוֺעַ וְק Ezekiel 23:23 Šô±a and †ô±a; identification by DlPa 235 with Assyrian Sutû, Kutû (abbreviated Su (? see שׁוֺעַ) and [by inference] Ku), east of Tigris, on border of Elam and Media; compare COTEzekiel 23:23 DrHast. iii, KOA; but קוֺעַ = Kutû now doubted by WklAltor, Forsch. ii. 2 (1899), 54. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to level or flatten.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Koa, as it is a specific proper noun related to a historical and geographical context unique to the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term "Koa" appears in the context of a people or region associated with the armies of Babylon. It is mentioned in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. Context: Koa is referenced in the book of Ezekiel, specifically in Ezekiel 23:23, where it is listed among the nations and peoples allied with Babylon. The passage describes the judgment against Jerusalem and Samaria, symbolized as two sisters, Oholah and Oholibah, who have been unfaithful. The text mentions Koa alongside other groups such as Pekod, Shoa, and Assyria, indicating its role as part of the military forces or allies of Babylon. The exact location and identity of Koa remain uncertain, with some scholars suggesting it may refer to a region in Mesopotamia or a tribe known for its military prowess. The mention of Koa in this context underscores the comprehensive nature of the coalition against Jerusalem, highlighting the widespread influence and reach of Babylonian power during this period. Forms and Transliterations וְק֔וֹעַ וקוע veKoa wə·qō·w·a‘ wəqōwa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 23:23 HEB: פְּק֤וֹד וְשׁ֙וֹעַ֙ וְק֔וֹעַ כָּל־ בְּנֵ֥י NAS: and Shoa and Koa, [and] all KJV: and Shoa, and Koa, [and] all the Assyrians INT: Pekod and Shoa and Koa all afflicted 1 Occurrence |
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