The meaning of “קָוָה”
Understanding qâvâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). - to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect ...
קָוָה
gather (together), look, patiently, tarry, wait (for, on, upon). - to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect - (figuratively) to expect 1) to wait, look for, hope, expect 1a) (Qal) waiting (participle) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait or look eagerly for 1b2) to lie in wait for 1b3) to wait for, linger for 2) to collect, bind together 2a) (Niphal) to be collected
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:18 | “I have waited for thy salvation, O Lord.” Word: קָוָה (qâvâh) | |
| Job 7:2 | “As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:” Word: קָוָה (qâvâh) | |
| Psalms 40:1 | “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.” Word: קָוָה (qâvâh) | |
| Proverbs 20:22 | “Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.” Word: קָוָה (qâvâh) | |
| Isaiah 40:31 | “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. ” Word: קָוָה (qâvâh) |
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