Original Word: קוֹרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: qowrah
Pronunciation: ko-rah'
Phonetic Spelling: (ko-raw')
Definition: Frost
Meaning: a rafter, a roof

beam, roof

Or qorah {ko-raw'}; from quwr; a rafter (forming trenches as it were); by implication, a roof -- beam, roof.

see HEBREW quwr

Word Origin
from qarah
Definition
a rafter, beam
NASB Translation
beam (2), beams (2), roof (1).

קוֺרָה noun feminine rafter, beam (properly a thing meeting, fitting into, another); — suffix קֹרָתִי Genesis 19:8 (J) = my roof-tree; plural קֹרוֺת rafters, absolute 2 Chronicles 3:7, construct "" 1 Kings 6:15b (reading קוֺרוֺת הַסִּמֻּן ᵐ5 Th Kit Benz, for ᵑ0 קִירוֺת), + 1 Kings 7:7b (reading הַקּוֺרוֺת for הַקַּרְקָ֑ע, see ׳ק); Songs 1:17 ("" רחיטנו Kt, רָהִיטֵנוּ Qr); more Gen beam, singular absolute קוֺרָה 2 Kings 6:2,5.

Word Origin: Derived from the root קוּר (kur), which means "to dig" or "to bore."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1385, δοκός (dokos), which also refers to a "beam" or "rafter." This term is used in the New Testament, notably in the teachings of Jesus, where it is employed metaphorically to illustrate the concept of hypocrisy, as seen in Matthew 7:3-5, where Jesus speaks of the "beam" in one's own eye.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term קוֹרָה, its origins, usage, and significance within the biblical text, as well as its Greek counterpart, offering insights into the continuity of architectural metaphors across the biblical canon.

Usage: The word קוֹרָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the beams or rafters that are part of a building's roof structure. It is a term that appears in contexts related to construction and architecture.

Context: • The Hebrew word קוֹרָה (qorah) is used in the Old Testament to denote a structural component of a building, specifically a rafter or beam. This term is indicative of the ancient construction practices where wooden beams were essential for supporting roofs. The use of קוֹרָה can be seen in passages that describe the construction of buildings, highlighting the importance of sturdy and reliable materials in ancient architecture.
• In the Berean Standard Bible (BSB), the term is translated in contexts that emphasize the physical structure and integrity of a building. For example, in 1 Kings 6:9, the construction of Solomon's temple is described, where beams and rafters play a crucial role in the overall design and stability of the edifice.
• The concept of קוֹרָה also carries metaphorical significance in some biblical passages, symbolizing strength and support, much like the physical beams that uphold a roof.

הַקֹּר֧וֹת הַקּוֹרָ֔ה הקורה הקרות קֹר֤וֹת קֹרָתִֽי׃ קוֹרָ֣ה קורה קרות קרתי׃ hakkoRah hakkoRot haq·qō·rō·wṯ haq·qō·w·rāh haqqōrōwṯ haqqōwrāh koRah koraTi koRot qō·rā·ṯî qō·rō·wṯ qō·w·rāh qōrāṯî qōrōwṯ qōwrāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts