Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קֹרֵא”
Understanding qôrêʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
properly, active participle of קָרָא partridge. See also קוֹרֵא. - a caller, i.e. partridge (from its cry) 1) partridge
H7124
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קֹרֵא
Phoneticko-ray'
Transliterationqôrêʼ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
properly, active participle of קָרָא partridge. See also קוֹרֵא. - a caller, i.e. partridge (from its cry) 1) partridge
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 26:20 | “Now therefore, let not my blood fall to the earth before the face of the Lord: for the king of Israel is come out to seek a flea, as when one doth hunt a partridge in the mountains.” Word: קֹרֵא (qôrêʼ) | |
| Jeremiah 17:11 | “As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.” Word: קֹרֵא (qôrêʼ) |