The meaning of “כֹּחַ”
Understanding kôach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
כֹּחַ
or (Daniel 11:6) כּוֹחַ kôwach (ko'-akh); from an unused root meaning to be firm ability, able, chameleon, force, fruits, might, power(-ful), strength, substance, wealth. - vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce) - also (from its hardiness) a large lizard 1) strength, power, might 1a) human strength 1b) strength (of angels) 1c) power (of God) 1d) strength (of animals) 1e) strength, produce, wealth (of soil) 2) a small reptile, probably a kind of lizard, which is unclean 2a) perhaps an extinct animal, exact meaning is unknown
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'כֹּחַ' deepen your understanding of Genesis 31:6?