Original Word: כְּבִיר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: kbiyr
Pronunciation: kah-BEER
Phonetic Spelling: (keb-eer)
Definition: Mighty, great, powerful
Meaning: a matrass

pillow

From kabar in the original sense of plaiting; a matrass (of intertwined materials) -- pillow.

see HEBREW kabar

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
(something woven) perhaps a quilt or net
NASB Translation
quilt (2).

[כָּבִיר] noun [masculine] probably something netted, i.e. either a quilt or (Ew^{H. 8. 77} Ke) a

fly-net (κωνωπεῖον) spread over the face while a person was asleep; 1 Samuel 19:13,16 כְּבִיר הָעִזִּים a quilt (or fly-net) of goats (' hair). See further Dr^{on the passage}

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּבַר (kabar), which means "to be many" or "to multiply."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew word כְּבִיר (kebir) as it is a specific term related to Hebrew culture and practices. However, Greek terms related to bedding or coverings in the New Testament context might include κλίνη (klinē) or στρῶμα (strōma), which refer to beds or bedding.

Usage: The term כְּבִיר (kebir) is used in the context of describing a type of bedding or covering, specifically a matrass. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating a specific or specialized usage.

Context: The Hebrew word כְּבִיר (kebir) appears in the context of describing a type of bedding or covering, often translated as "matrass" in English. This term is derived from the root כָּבַר (kabar), which conveys the idea of something that is multiplied or abundant, possibly indicating the layered or padded nature of a matrass. In ancient times, a matrass would have been an essential item for comfort and rest, providing a layer of cushioning between the sleeper and the ground or a hard surface. The use of such a term in the Hebrew Bible suggests an understanding of domestic life and the importance of rest and comfort in daily living. The specific mention of a matrass highlights the cultural practices related to sleep and the provision of adequate bedding in ancient Israelite society.

וּכְבִ֥יר וכביר כְּבִ֣יר כביר kə·ḇîr kəḇîr keVir ū·ḵə·ḇîr ucheVir ūḵəḇîrInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts