Strong's Lexicon Qore: Caller, Proclaimer Original Word: קוֹרֵא Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָרָא (qara), meaning "to call" or "to proclaim." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for the concept of calling or proclaiming is καλέω (kaleo), Strong's Greek #2564, which means "to call" or "to invite." Usage: The term "Qore" is used to denote someone who calls out or proclaims. It is often associated with the act of calling upon the name of the Lord or proclaiming His deeds. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to a herald or someone who announces important messages, often of divine origin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the act of calling or proclaiming was significant in both religious and social contexts. Prophets, priests, and leaders often served as "callers" who communicated God's will to the people. The role of a proclaimer was crucial in maintaining the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as they reminded the people of God's laws, promises, and expectations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qara Definition "crier," two Levites NASB Translation Kore (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. קוֺרֵא proper name, masculine Κωρηβ, Κωρη, etc.; Levites: 1 Chron Judges 9:19; Judg 26:1; (קֹרֵא); 22Chronicles 31:4. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kore Or Qore (1 Chronicles 26:1) {ko-ray'}; active participle of qara'; crier; Kore, the name of two Israelites -- Kore. see HEBREW qara' Forms and Transliterations וְקוֹרֵ֨א וקורא ק֠וֹרֵא קֹרֵ֖א קורא קרא Kore qō·rê qō·w·rê qōrê qōwrê vekoRe wə·qō·w·rê wəqōwrêLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:19 HEB: וְשַׁלּ֣וּם בֶּן־ ק֠וֹרֵא בֶּן־ אֶבְיָסָ֨ף NAS: the son of Kore, the son KJV: the son of Kore, the son INT: Shallum the son of Kore the son of Ebiasaph 1 Chronicles 26:1 2 Chronicles 31:14 3 Occurrences |