קְבֹל
qo.vel
battering-ram
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text