וְ/כֹ֥חַ
𐤅/𐤊𐤇
kôach
and strength
Physical strength, power, or capability—either literal or figurative—referring to the inherent energy, vigor, or capacity of a person, creature, object, or even God. In some contexts, also denotes wealth or resources (as the output or 'strength' of a land), and notably, in one passage, denotes a large lizard (possibly a chameleon). The word is used for a wide range of natural, personal, and supernatural capacities.
2 Kings 19:3 · Word #17
Lexicon H3581
| Lemma | כֹּחַ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤊𐤇 |
| Transliteration | kôach |
| Strong's | H3581 |
| Definition | Physical strength, power, or capability—either literal or figurative—referring to the inherent energy, vigor, or capacity of a person, creature, object, or even God. In some contexts, also denotes wealth or resources (as the output or 'strength' of a land), and notably, in one passage, denotes a large lizard (possibly a chameleon). The word is used for a wide range of natural, personal, and supernatural capacities. |
Morphology HC/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and strength |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3581-28
strength
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine singular absolute. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Strength" directly reflects the core sense of inherent firmness and capability embedded in the root כוח. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it denotes strength or capacity in an undifferentiated, general sense without modification. |
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