Strong's Lexicon qur: To dig, to bore, to pierce Original Word: קוּר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qur," the concept of digging or piercing can be related to Greek terms like "ὀρύσσω" (orussō - to dig) or "διατρυπάω" (diatrypaō - to pierce through). Usage: The Hebrew verb "qur" primarily means to dig or bore through something. It is often used in contexts where physical penetration or excavation is involved. The term can also imply a sense of piercing or making a hole, which can be both literal and metaphorical. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, digging was a common activity, whether for constructing wells, preparing land for agriculture, or creating defensive structures. The act of digging or boring was essential for survival and development, as it provided access to water and resources. The metaphorical use of "qur" can also be seen in prophetic literature, where it might symbolize penetrating insight or judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bore, dig NASB Translation dug (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs קַוְקָו (or קַוְקַו, קָוְקָו) noun [masculine] might (?); — so read (according to most) for קַוקָֿו in phrase ׳גּוֺי ק Isaiah 18:2,7 i.e. a mighty nation (compare Arabic strength; see (on reduplication) Ges§ 123e); > RV 'meting out conquered lands, literally 'of line, line' (11. קַו). I. [קוּר] verb bore, dig (Arabic () cut a round hole in, scoop out); — Qal Perfect1singular קַרְתִּי 2 Kings 19:24 I have dug (that is, a well)= Isaiah 37:25 (Meinh conjectures כָּרִתִי). — Hiph`il, Pilpel, see I, II. קרר. I. [קָרַר] verb be cold (Arabic be cold, so Ethiopic Syriac ; ᵑ7 Ithpa`al 1 singular cool onself (rare); Levy compare also Late Hebrew Nithp. רִתְקָרֵר grow calm [i.e. cool]); — Hiph`il make or keep cool: Perfect3feminine singular הֵקֵ֫רָה, figurative, Jeremiah 6:7b Jerusalem keepeth her wickedness cool, fresh; Infinitive construct metaplastic הָקִיר (Ges§ 67v) Jeremiah 6:7a, of בּוֺר keeping water cool (simile). II. [קָרַר] verb Pilpel tear down (?) (Late Hebrew קִרְקֵר tear down wall); — only Participle מְקַרְקַר קִר Isaiah 22:5 usually (men are) tearing down wall (s), but see I. קִיר 3 near the end. קרשׁ (√ of following; compare Late Hebrew רַשׁ be (come) firm, solid, קֶרֶשׁ board (rare)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance break down, cast out, destroy, dig A primitive root; to trench; by implication, to throw forth; also (denominative from qiyr) to wall up, whether literal (to build a wall) or figurative (to estop) -- break down, cast out, destroy, dig. see HEBREW qiyr Forms and Transliterations הֵקֵ֣רָה הקרה וְקַרְקַ֖ר וקרקר כְּהָקִ֥יר כהקיר מְקַרְקַ֥ר מקרקר קַ֔רְתִּי קַ֖רְתִּי קרתי hê·qê·rāh heKerah hêqêrāh Karti kə·hā·qîr kehaKir kəhāqîr mə·qar·qar mekarKar məqarqar qar·tî qartî vekarKar wə·qar·qar wəqarqarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 24:17 HEB: פַּאֲתֵ֣י מוֹאָ֔ב וְקַרְקַ֖ר כָּל־ בְּנֵי־ KJV: of Moab, and destroy all the children INT: the forehead of Moab and destroy all the sons 2 Kings 19:24 Isaiah 22:5 Isaiah 37:25 Jeremiah 6:7 Jeremiah 6:7 6 Occurrences |