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The meaning of כָּאָה

Understanding kâʼâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

broken, be grieved, make sad. - to despond - causatively, to deject 1) to be sad, be disheartened, be cowed 1a) (Niphal)...

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כָּאָה

Phonetickaw-aw'
Transliterationkâʼâh
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

broken, be grieved, make sad. - to despond - causatively, to deject 1) to be sad, be disheartened, be cowed 1a) (Niphal) to be disheartened, be cowed 1b) (Hiphil) to make sad

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 109:16

Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

Word: כָּאָה (kâʼâh)
Ezekiel 13:22

Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life:

Word: כָּאָה (kâʼâh)
Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Word: כָּאָה (kâʼâh)

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