Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קָבַע”
Understanding qâbaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
rob, spoil. - to cover, i.e. (figuratively) defraud 1) (Qal) to rob 1a) meaning dubious
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קָבַע
Phonetickaw-bah'
Transliterationqâbaʻ
Grammar Code
H:V
Hebrew Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
rob, spoil. - to cover, i.e. (figuratively) defraud 1) (Qal) to rob 1a) meaning dubious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Proverbs 22:23 | “For the Lord will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.” Word: קָבַע (qâbaʻ) | |
| Malachi 3:8 | “Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.” Word: קָבַע (qâbaʻ) | |
| Malachi 3:9 | “Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation.” Word: קָבַע (qâbaʻ) |