The meaning of “קֳבֵל”
Understanding qᵉbêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or קֳבֵל qŏbêl (kobale'); (Aramaic), (corresponding to קָבָל [phrase] according to, [phrase] as, [phrase] beca...
קֳבֵל
(Aramaic) or קֳבֵל qŏbêl (kobale'); (Aramaic), (corresponding to קָבָל [phrase] according to, [phrase] as, [phrase] because, before, [phrase] for this cause, [phrase] forasmuch as, [phrase] by this means, over against, by reason of, [phrase] that, [phrase] therefore, [phrase] though, [phrase] wherefore. - (adverbially) in front of - usually (with other particles) on account of, so as, since, hence subst 1) front prep 2) in front of, before, because of, in view of, by reason of, because of this, therefore conj 3) because that, inasmuch as, although, according as, before adv 4) accordingly, then
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:16 | “We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.” Word: קֳבֵל (qᵉbêl) | |
| Daniel 3:29 | “Therefore I make a decree, That every people, nation, and language, which speak any thing amiss against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed–nego, shall be cut in pieces, and their houses shall be made a dunghill: because there is no other God that can deliver after this sort.” Word: קֳבֵל (qᵉbêl) |