7009. qim

Lexicon

qim: "Rising," "standing," or "establishment."

Original Word: קִים
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qiym
Pronunciation: keem
Phonetic Spelling: (keem)
Definition: "Rising," "standing," or "establishment."
Meaning: an opponent, enemies

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

substance

From quwm; an opponent (as rising against one), i.e. (collectively) enemies -- substance.

see HEBREW quwm

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from qum
Definition
adversary
NASB Translation
adversaries (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[קִים] noun masculine adversary (properly uprising, insurgent [Kö^{ii. l, 60}], compare √Qal 2); — suffix קִימָ֑נוּ (Kö^{ii. l, 442}) Job 22:20, but probably corrupt; Ges^{§ 91f}, Du קָמֵ(י)נוּ (Participle suffix) Me Bu יְקֻמָם, Perles^{Anal. 59} קִנְיָנָם.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קום (qum), meaning "to rise" or "to stand up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 476 (ἀντίδικος, antidikos): An adversary, opponent, especially in a legal context.
• Strong's Greek Number 2190 (ἐχθρός, echthros): An enemy, one who is hostile or opposed.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term קִים (qim), highlighting its origins, meaning, and usage within the biblical text. The corresponding Greek entries offer insight into the New Testament's conceptual parallels, emphasizing the continuity of the theme of enmity and opposition across both Testaments.

Usage: The term קִים (qim) is used in the context of adversaries or those who stand against someone, often in a hostile or oppositional manner.

Context: The Hebrew word קִים (qim) is a noun that denotes an opponent or enemy. It is derived from the root קום (qum), which means "to rise" or "to stand up," suggesting the idea of someone who rises up against another. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or groups who are in opposition, often in a military or hostile context. The concept of קִים (qim) is closely associated with conflict and enmity, reflecting the adversarial relationships that are a recurring theme in biblical narratives. The word captures the essence of those who are not merely passive opponents but are actively engaged in standing against someone, whether in battle, legal disputes, or other forms of contention.

Forms and Transliterations

קִימָ֑נוּ קימנו kiManu qî·mā·nū qîmānū

Englishman's Concordance

Job 22:20
HEB: לֹ֣א נִכְחַ֣ד קִימָ֑נוּ וְ֝יִתְרָ֗ם אָ֣כְלָה
NAS: [Saying], 'Truly our adversaries are cut off,
KJV: Whereas our substance is not cut down,
INT: not are cut our adversaries and their abundance consumeth

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7009
1 Occurrence

qî·mā·nū — 1 Occ.