Strong's Lexicon qaba: To rob, to seize, to take away Original Word: קָבַע Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of robbery or unjust taking can be related to Greek terms such as "harpazo" (G726), which means to seize or snatch away. Usage: The Hebrew verb "qaba" primarily means to rob or to seize. It conveys the act of taking something forcibly or unjustly. This term is often used in contexts where there is an element of injustice or moral wrongdoing associated with the act of taking. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, the concept of justice and righteousness was deeply embedded in the community's legal and moral framework. Acts of robbery or unjust seizure were not only seen as crimes against individuals but also as offenses against God's covenantal laws. The use of "qaba" in the Hebrew Bible often highlights the moral and ethical dimensions of such actions, emphasizing the need for justice and integrity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition perhaps to rob NASB Translation rob (2), robbed (1), robbing (2), take (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָבַע verb dubious, perhaps rob (synonym גזל, so Rabb (rare), see DePr 22, 23); — Qal Perfect3masculine singular consecutive וְקָכַע Proverbs 22:23, subject ׳י, with accusative of person + thing; with accusative pers alone 1 plural כַּמֶּה קְבַעֲנוּךָ Malachi 3:8 (object ׳י); Imperfect3masculine singular הֲיִקְבַּע אָדָם אֱלֹהִים Malachi 3:8; Participle active אַתֶּם קֹבְעִים אֹתִי Malachi 3:8; Malachi 3:9; suffix קֹבְעֵיהֶם Proverbs 22:23 those robbing them. — In Malachi ᵐ5 We עָקַב circumvent. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rob, spoil A primitive root; to cover, i.e. (figuratively) defraud -- rob, spoil. Forms and Transliterations הֲיִקְבַּ֨ע היקבע וְקָבַ֖ע וקבע קְבַעֲנ֑וּךָ קֹבְעִ֑ים קֹבְעִ֣ים קֹבְעֵיהֶ֣ם קבעיהם קבעים קבענוך hă·yiq·ba‘ hayikBa hăyiqba‘ kevaaNucha koeeiHem koeIm qə·ḇa·‘ă·nū·ḵā qəḇa‘ănūḵā qō·ḇə·‘ê·hem qō·ḇə·‘îm qōḇə‘êhem qōḇə‘îm vekaVa wə·qā·ḇa‘ wəqāḇa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 22:23 HEB: יָרִ֣יב רִיבָ֑ם וְקָבַ֖ע אֶת־ קֹבְעֵיהֶ֣ם NAS: their case And take the life KJV: their cause, and spoil the soul INT: will plead their case and take rob the life Proverbs 22:23 Malachi 3:8 Malachi 3:8 Malachi 3:8 Malachi 3:9 6 Occurrences |