Topical Bible: Kors

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Introduction:
The term "Kors" does not appear directly in the Bible; however, it may be a transliteration or a variant of a name or term found in biblical texts. In exploring the possible connections, it is essential to consider the context and related terms that might provide insight into its significance within the biblical narrative.

Possible Connections:

1. Korach (Korah):
One potential connection is with the biblical figure Korah, known for leading a rebellion against Moses and Aaron. Korah was a Levite, the son of Izhar, and a cousin of Moses and Aaron. His account is primarily found in Numbers 16. Korah's rebellion is a significant event, highlighting themes of authority, leadership, and divine judgment. The earth opening up to swallow Korah and his followers serves as a dramatic demonstration of God's power and the consequences of challenging His appointed leaders.

Numbers 16:32 : "And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households, all Korah’s men and all their possessions."

2. Korahite Lineage:
The descendants of Korah, known as the Korahites, are noted for their role in temple worship. Despite Korah's rebellion, his descendants were later integrated into the religious life of Israel, contributing to the musical and liturgical traditions. Several Psalms are attributed to the sons of Korah, reflecting themes of worship, lament, and trust in God.

Psalm 42:1 : "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God."

3. Cultural and Historical Context:
In exploring the term "Kors," it is also valuable to consider the broader cultural and historical context of the biblical world. Names and terms often have variations in spelling and pronunciation due to transliteration from Hebrew, Aramaic, or Greek into English. This can result in different renderings of the same name or term across various translations and traditions.

4. Symbolic and Theological Implications:
The account of Korah and his descendants carries symbolic and theological implications. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and rebellion against divine authority. At the same time, the redemption and service of the Korahites in temple worship illustrate God's grace and the possibility of restoration and purpose for those who turn back to Him.

Conclusion:
While "Kors" as a standalone term does not appear in the biblical text, its potential connection to Korah and the Korahites offers rich insights into themes of rebellion, judgment, worship, and redemption. These themes are woven throughout the biblical narrative, providing lessons on the nature of God, the importance of obedience, and the transformative power of grace.
Strong's Hebrew
3734a. kor -- kor (a measure)
... kor (a measure). Transliteration: kor Short Definition: kors. Word Origin from the
same as kar Definition kor (a measure) NASB Word Usage kor (1), kors (7). ...
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3734b. kor -- kor (a measure of wheat)
kor or kor. 3734a, 3734b. kor or kor. 3735 . kor (a measure of wheat).
Transliteration: kor or kor Short Definition: kors. Word Origin ...
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Library
Again, on a Certain Day, He Went Forth into the Field...
... And at last it came to pass that He Himself reaped it, and gathered as the produce
of it three kors, [1679] and gave it to His numerous acquaintances. [1680]. ...
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First Greek Form.
... And when He had reaped it, and threshed it, He made a hundred kors; [1751] and calling
all the poor of the village to the threshing-floor, He gave them the corn ...
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Thesaurus
Kors (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Kors (3 Occurrences). 1 Kings 4:22 Solomon's
provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and ...
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Korhites (4 Occurrences)

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Koum (1 Occurrence)

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Watercourse (6 Occurrences)
... wo'-ter-kors: (1) 'aphiq (Ezekiel 6:3; Ezekiel 31:12; Ezekiel 32:6; Ezekiel 34:13;
Ezekiel 35:8; 36:4, 6), the King James Version "river," elsewhere "stream ...
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Discourse (25 Occurrences)
... dis-kors': In the Revised Version (British and American) of Acts 20:7, 9, the
translation of Greek dialegomai (the King James Version "preach"), elsewhere ...
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Course (87 Occurrences)
...kors (from Latin cursus, "a running," "race," "voyage," "way"): (1) euthudromeo,
"forward or onward movement," as of a ship: "We made a straight course" (Acts ...
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Concourse (4 Occurrences)
... kon'-kors (hamah, "to hum," "to make a noise"; sustrophe, "a turning" or "twisting
together"): Hamah, usually translated by some word signifying "sound" is ...
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Concordance
Kors (3 Occurrences)
1 Kings 4:22
Solomon's provision for one day was thirty measures of fine flour, and sixty measures of meal,
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2 Chronicles 2:10
Behold, I will give to your servants, the cutters who cut timber, twenty thousand measures of beaten wheat, and twenty thousand measures of barley, and twenty thousand baths of wine, and twenty thousand baths of oil.
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2 Chronicles 27:5
He fought also with the king of the children of Ammon, and prevailed against them. The children of Ammon gave him the same year one hundred talents of silver, and ten thousand measures of wheat, and ten thousand of barley. So much did the children of Ammon render to him, in the second year also, and in the third.
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