6987. qoteb

Lexicon

qoteb: Destruction, ruin

Original Word: קֹטֶב
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qoteb
Pronunciation: koh'-teb
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-teb)
Definition: Destruction, ruin
Meaning: extermination

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

destruction

From the same as qeteb; extermination -- destruction.

see HEBREW qeteb

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
the same as qeteb, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָטַב (qatab), which means to cut off or destroy.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2759, κολαφίζω (kolaphizō), which means "to strike with the fist" or "to buffet." While not a direct translation, it conveys a sense of severe affliction or punishment, aligning with the theme of divine retribution found in the Hebrew קֹטֶב.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term קֹטֶב (qōṭeb), highlighting its significance in the biblical narrative as a symbol of divine judgment and the consequences of disobedience.

Usage: This noun is used in the context of divine judgment or calamity, often referring to a form of destruction or pestilence that results in death or ruin.

Context: • The Hebrew word קֹטֶב (qōṭeb) appears in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of divine retribution or judgment. It is associated with the idea of a destructive force or pestilence that brings about extermination. The term is used to convey the severity and totality of the destruction that is often a consequence of disobedience to God's commandments.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, קֹטֶב is translated in a manner that reflects its destructive nature. For example, in Deuteronomy 32:24, it is part of the curses that will befall the Israelites if they turn away from God: "They will be wasted from hunger, ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust."
• The use of קֹטֶב in the biblical text underscores the seriousness of divine judgment and serves as a warning to maintain faithfulness to God's covenant. It is a vivid reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of obedience to divine law.

Forms and Transliterations

קָֽטָבְךָ֙ קטבך kataveCha qā·ṭā·ḇə·ḵā qāṭāḇəḵā

Englishman's Concordance

Hosea 13:14
HEB: מָ֗וֶת אֱהִ֤י קָֽטָבְךָ֙ שְׁא֔וֹל נֹ֖חַם
KJV: I will be thy destruction: repentance
INT: death where destruction grave repentance

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6987
1 Occurrence

qā·ṭā·ḇə·ḵā — 1 Occ.