Strong's Lexicon qeteb: Destruction, ruin, pestilence Original Word: קֶטֶב Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cut off Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qeteb," the concept of destruction or pestilence can be related to Greek words such as "φθορά" (phthora - G5356) meaning corruption or destruction, and "λοιμός" (loimos - G3061) meaning plague or pestilence. Usage: The Hebrew word "qeteb" is often associated with sudden destruction or calamity, particularly in the form of pestilence or plague. It conveys a sense of overwhelming and often divine judgment that results in ruin or devastation. In the biblical context, "qeteb" is used to describe a force or agent of destruction that is often seen as a manifestation of God's wrath or as a consequence of sin. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, pestilence and plagues were often viewed as direct interventions by God, either as punishment for disobedience or as a means to demonstrate His power and sovereignty. The concept of "qeteb" would have been understood within this framework, as a tangible expression of divine judgment. The Israelites, living in a world where disease and natural disasters were common and often devastating, would have seen "qeteb" as a reminder of the need for faithfulness and obedience to God's commandments. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition destruction NASB Translation destruction (3), sting (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קֶ֫טֶב, [קֹ֫טֶב] noun masculineDeuteronomy 32:24 destruction; — of pestilence, absolute ׳ק Deuteronomy 32:24 ("" רֶשֶׁף), Psalm 91:6 ("" דֶּבֶר), so suffix (of Sh®°ôl) קָֽטָבְךָ (Ges§ 93q) Hosea 13:14 ("" of מָוֶת, דְּבָרֶיךָ); more Generally, שַׂעַר קָ֑קטֶב Isaiah 28:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destroying, destruction From an unused root meaning to cut off; ruin -- destroying, destruction. Forms and Transliterations וְקֶ֣טֶב וקטב מִ֝קֶּ֗טֶב מקטב קָ֑טֶב קטב Katev mikKetev miq·qe·ṭeḇ miqqeṭeḇ qā·ṭeḇ qāṭeḇ veKetev wə·qe·ṭeḇ wəqeṭeḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 32:24 HEB: וּלְחֻ֥מֵי רֶ֖שֶׁף וְקֶ֣טֶב מְרִירִ֑י וְשֶׁן־ NAS: And bitter destruction; And the teeth KJV: and with bitter destruction: I will also send INT: and consumed plague destruction and bitter and the teeth Psalm 91:6 Isaiah 28:2 3 Occurrences |
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