Lexicon qamel: Withered, shriveled Original Word: קָמַל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hew down, wither A primitive root; to wither -- hew down, wither. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to be decayed NASB Translation rot away (1), withers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָמֵל] verb be decayed (Syriac  be mouldy, decay); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular קָמַ֑ל Isaiah 33:9 Lebanon mouldereth; 3 plural קָמַ֑לוּ Isaiah 19:6 (of קָנֶה וָסוּף). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This Hebrew verb is a primitive root.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G18 (ἀγαθός, agathos): While not a direct translation of קָמַל, G18 is included here as a point of contrast. ἀγαθός means "good" or "beneficial," often used in the New Testament to describe moral goodness or the beneficial nature of God's actions. The contrast between the withering (קָמַל) and the enduring goodness (ἀγαθός) highlights the biblical theme of the transient versus the eternal. Usage: The verb קָמַל appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts describing the withering or drying up of plants, grass, or other forms of vegetation. It is used metaphorically to describe the fading or decline of strength or vitality. Context: • Occurrences in the Hebrew Bible: The verb קָמַל is not frequently used in the Hebrew Scriptures, but it appears in poetic and prophetic literature where imagery of nature is employed to convey spiritual or moral truths. Forms and Transliterations קָמֵֽלוּ׃ קָמַ֑ל קמל קמלו׃ kaMal kaMelu qā·mal qā·mê·lū qāmal qāmêlūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 19:6 HEB: קָנֶ֥ה וָס֖וּף קָמֵֽלוּ׃ NAS: and rushes will rot away. KJV: the reeds and flags shall wither. INT: the reeds and rushes will rot Isaiah 33:9 2 Occurrences |
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