The meaning of “קוֹל”
Understanding qôwl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or קֹל qôl (kole); from an unused root meaning to call aloud [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fa...
קוֹל
or קֹל qôl (kole); from an unused root meaning to call aloud [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. - a voice or sound 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument) 2) lightness, frivolity
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:8 | “Now therefore, my son, obey my voice according to that which I command thee.” Word: קוֹל (qôwl) | |
| Ruth 1:14 | “And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her.” Word: קוֹל (qôwl) | |
| Ezra 3:13 | “So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of joy from the noise of the weeping of the people: for the people shouted with a loud shout, and the noise was heard afar off. ” Word: קוֹל (qôwl) | |
| Isaiah 32:9 | “Rise up, ye women that are at ease; hear my voice, ye careless daughters; give ear unto my speech.” Word: קוֹל (qôwl) | |
| Jonah 2:9 | “But I will sacrifice unto thee with the voice of thanksgiving; I will pay that that I have vowed. Salvation is of the Lord.” Word: קוֹל (qôwl) |