◄ 3555. keviyyah ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon keviyyah: Burn, burning wound, scar Original Word: כְּוִיָּה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: keviyyah Pronunciation: keh-vee-YAH Phonetic Spelling: (kev-ee-yaw') Definition: Burn, burning wound, scar Meaning: a branding Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "keviyyah," the concept of bodily harm and restitution can be related to Greek terms such as πληγή (plēgē - wound, blow) and καῦσις (kausis - burning). Usage: The term "keviyyah" refers to a burn or a burning wound, often used in the context of physical injuries that result from fire or intense heat. It is a specific type of injury that is mentioned in the context of laws concerning bodily harm and restitution. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, laws regarding personal injury were detailed and specific, reflecting a broader concern for justice and community welfare. The mention of "keviyyah" in the legal texts underscores the importance of addressing physical harm and ensuring fair compensation. Burns were common injuries in a society that relied heavily on fire for cooking, heating, and various crafts. The legal codes provided a framework for addressing such injuries, emphasizing the value of human life and the need for restitution. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from kavah Definition a burning NASB Translation burn (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּוִיָּה noun feminine id.; ׳תַּחַת כ ׳כ Exodus 21:25. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance burning From kavah; a branding -- burning. see HEBREW kavah Forms and Transliterations כְּוִיָּ֔ה כְּוִיָּה֙ כויה kə·wî·yāh keviYah kəwîyāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Exodus 21:25 HEB: כְּוִיָּה֙ תַּ֣חַת כְּוִיָּ֔ה NAS: burn for burn, wound KJV: Burning for burning, wound INT: burn Thahash burn Exodus 21:25 HEB: כְּוִיָּה֙ תַּ֣חַת כְּוִיָּ֔ה פֶּ֖צַע תַּ֣חַת NAS: burn for burn, wound for wound, KJV: Burning for burning, wound for wound, INT: burn Thahash burn wound Thahash 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 3555 2 Occurrences kə·wî·yāh — 2 Occ.