Original Word: כֹּבֶד
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kobed
Pronunciation: koh'-bed
Phonetic Spelling: (ko'-bed)
Definition: Weight, heaviness, burden
Meaning: weight, multitude, vehemence

weight, multitude, vehemence

From kabad; weight, multitude, vehemence:

see HEBREW kabad

Word Origin
from kabad
Definition
heaviness, mass
NASB Translation
dense (1), heavy (1), mass (1), press (1).

כֹּ֫בֶד noun [masculine]

1 heaviness, weight of a stone Proverbs 27:3.

2 mass, abundance, of corpses Nahum 3:3.

3 vehemence, of war Isaiah 21:15, of storm Isaiah 30:27.

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּבֵד (kaved), which means "to be heavy" or "to be honored."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of weight or honor is δόξα (doxa), which can mean "glory" or "honor" and is used in the New Testament to convey similar ideas of weightiness in terms of reputation or divine presence.
• Another related Greek term is βάρος (baros), which directly translates to "weight" or "burden," capturing the physical and metaphorical heaviness implied by כֹּבֶד.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word כֹּבֶד, illustrating its multifaceted use in the biblical text and its significance in conveying both literal and figurative weight.

Usage: The word כֹּבֶד is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe physical weight, the heaviness of burdens, or the intensity of emotions or situations. It can also imply honor or glory when used in a metaphorical sense.

Context: • The term כֹּבֶד appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament, often in contexts that emphasize the physical or metaphorical weight of an object or situation. For example, in Exodus 18:18, Moses is advised by Jethro that the task he is undertaking is too heavy (כֹּבֶד) for him alone, highlighting the burden of leadership. Similarly, in 1 Kings 12:4, the people of Israel request that Rehoboam lighten the heavy (כֹּבֶד) yoke imposed by Solomon, illustrating the oppressive nature of the burden.
• In a more abstract sense, כֹּבֶד can refer to the intensity or vehemence of emotions or actions. This is seen in passages where the term is used to describe the fervor or seriousness of a situation.
• The concept of כֹּבֶד is also linked to honor and glory, as seen in the broader semantic range of the root כָּבֵד. This connection is evident in the way the term is used to describe the glory of God or the honor due to individuals of high status.

וְכֹ֖בֶד וְכֹ֣בֶד וכבד כֹּ֥בֶד כֹּֽבֶד־ כבד כבד־ kō·ḇeḏ kō·ḇeḏ- kōḇeḏ kōḇeḏ- koed veChoed wə·ḵō·ḇeḏ wəḵōḇeḏInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts