כַּבִּיר
kab.bir
mighty
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "kab.bir" (H3524) is defined as "mighty." It falls within the semantic domain of Royalty & Authority, indicating its association with power and strength. This word is used 10 times in the Bible, and its meaning is consistent across these occurrences. The usage of "kab.bir" suggests that it is a term used to describe individuals or entities that possess significant power or authority. This could include kings, rulers, or other figures of leadership. The word's emphasis on might or strength implies a sense of dominance or control. Given its association with royalty and authority, "kab.bir" likely holds significance in biblical contexts where power dynamics are at play. Its use may serve to highlight the strength or dominance of a particular individual or group, or to contrast their power with that of others.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
10 total occurrences across the text
“How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?
Job 15:10With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men, much elder than your father.
Job 31:25If I have rejoiced because my wealth was great, and because my hand had gotten much;
Job 34:17Should even one who hates justice govern? Will you condemn him who is righteous and mighty?—
Job 34:24He breaks mighty men in pieces in ways past finding out, and sets others in their place.
Job 36:5“Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Job 36:5“Behold, God is mighty, and doesn’t despise anyone. He is mighty in strength of understanding.
Isaiah 16:14But now Yahweh has spoken, saying, “Within three years, as a worker bound by contract would count them, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant will be very small and feeble.”
Isaiah 17:12Ah, the uproar of many peoples, who roar like the roaring of the seas; and the rushing of nations, that rush like the rushing of mighty waters!
Isaiah 28:2Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one. Like a storm of hail, a destroying storm, and like a storm of mighty waters overflowing, he will cast them down to the earth with his hand.