The meaning of “קָהַל”
Understanding qâhal reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). - to convoke 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1...
קָהַל
assemble (selves) (together), gather (selves) (together). - to convoke 1) to assemble, gather 1a) (Niphal) to assemble 1a1) for religious reasons 1a2) for political reasons 1b) (Hiphil) to summon an assembly 1b1) for war, judgment 1b2) for religious purposes
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 35:1 | “And Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said unto them, These are the words which the Lord hath commanded, that ye should do them.” Word: קָהַל (qâhal) | |
| Numbers 16:19 | “And Korah gathered all the congregation against them unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the glory of the Lord appeared unto all the congregation.” Word: קָהַל (qâhal) | |
| Joshua 22:12 | “And when the children of Israel heard of it, the whole congregation of the children of Israel gathered themselves together at Shiloh, to go up to war against them.” Word: קָהַל (qâhal) | |
| 2 Samuel 20:14 | “And he went through all the tribes of Israel unto Abel, and to Beth–maachah, and all the Berites: and they were gathered together, and went also after him.” Word: קָהַל (qâhal) | |
| 1 Chronicles 15:3 | “And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto his place, which he had prepared for it.” Word: קָהַל (qâhal) |
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