Biblica Analytica
H6904 Hebrew

קְבֹל

qo.vel

battering-ram

Lexicon Entry

Definition
battering-ram
Transliteration
qo.vel
Strong's Number
H6904
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Animals & Creatures

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word קְבֹל (qo.vel) carries a short, precise definition - "battering-ram." This technical term relates to the semantic domain of Animals & Creatures, suggesting a tool or device that interacts with animals or creatures in a forceful manner. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible underscores its specificity and limited scope. Given its definition, we can infer that the battering-ram of qo.vel likely refers to a mechanical or manual device used to drive or break through, possibly involving animals or creatures. Without further context, its significance may be understood as a tangible, functional aspect of ancient technology or warfare. The uniqueness of this term in the Hebrew Bible means that its meaning and application are highly specialized and context-dependent.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H6904
Lemma
קְבֹל
Transliteration
qo.vel
Definition
battering-ram
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text