7120. qor

Lexicon

qor: cold

Original Word: קֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: qor
Pronunciation: kor
Phonetic Spelling: (kore)
Definition: cold
Meaning: cold

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cold

From the same as qar; cold -- cold.

see HEBREW qar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from qarar
Definition
cold
NASB Translation
cold (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

קֹר noun [masculine] cold; — absolute Genesis 8:22 (חֹם).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַר (qarar), which means "to be cold" or "to grow cold."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Strong's Concordance is G5592, ψύχος (psychos), which also means "cold" or "coolness." This Greek term is used in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 24:12, where it describes the cooling of love: "Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold."

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word קֹר (qor), its origins, meanings, and usage within the biblical text, as well as its Greek counterpart, offering insights into the thematic elements of coldness in both the Old and New Testaments.

Usage: The word קֹר (qor) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the physical condition of coldness, often in the context of weather or temperature. It can also metaphorically imply a lack of warmth or affection.

Context: • קֹר (qor) appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often highlighting the natural phenomenon of cold weather or the cooling of the environment. For instance, in Job 37:9, the term is used to describe the cold that comes from the north: "From its chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from the driving north winds."
• The concept of coldness is sometimes used metaphorically in the Bible to describe emotional states or spiritual conditions. For example, in Proverbs 25:20, the idea of cold is used to illustrate the inappropriateness of singing songs to a heavy heart, akin to removing a garment on a cold day.
• The physical sensation of cold is a common human experience, and its mention in the Scriptures often serves to underscore the power and majesty of God's creation, as well as the human need for warmth and protection.

Forms and Transliterations

וְקֹ֨ר וקר veKor wə·qōr wəqōr

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 8:22
HEB: זֶ֡רַע וְ֠קָצִיר וְקֹ֨ר וָחֹ֜ם וְקַ֧יִץ
NAS: and harvest, And cold and heat,
KJV: and harvest, and cold and heat,
INT: Seedtime and harvest and cold and heat and summer

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 7120
1 Occurrence

wə·qōr — 1 Occ.