קֹרֵא
qo.re
partridge
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "qo.re" (H7124) is a term that refers to a partridge, a type of bird. This word appears only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively limited usage. The fact that it is used in such a specific context suggests that the partridge may have held some significance or symbolism in ancient Hebrew culture. Given its short definition, it is likely that "qo.re" was used to convey a sense of a small, ground-dwelling bird, possibly one that is known for its distinctive call or behavior. The partridge's humble nature and association with the earth may have also contributed to its use in biblical contexts. The limited occurrences of "qo.re" in the Bible suggest that it may have been used to add a touch of realism or specificity to a narrative or description, rather than to convey a deeper theological or symbolic meaning.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
As the partridge that sits on eggs which she has not laid, so is he who gets riches, and not by right. In the middle of his days, they will leave him. At his end, he will be a fool.
1 Samuel 26:20Now therefore, don’t let my blood fall to the earth away from the presence of Yahweh; for the king of Israel has come out to seek a flea, as when one hunts a partridge in the mountains.”