כִּידוֹר
𐤊𐤉𐤃𐤅𐤓
kîydôwr
H3593 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A state or scene of turmoil, tumult, or uproar; the word often denotes conflict, agitation, or noisy commotion. It is typically used in poetic or prophetic contexts to evoke imagery of battle, chaos, or natural upheaval. Its primary meaning revolves around disturbance or violent motion, whether arising from human conflict (battle) or turbulent events.
Semantic Range
uproar, tumult, commotion, swirling chaos, confusion, clamor, battle (by extension or context)
Root / Etymology
Etymology uncertain. The word does not have a clear derivation from any attested Semitic root. Some have suggested relations to roots meaning 'to whirl,' 'to be agitated,' or 'to rage,' but these proposals remain speculative.
Historical & Contextual Notes
כִּידוֹר appears infrequently in the Hebrew Bible, primarily in poetic passages. In Isaiah 21:15, it describes the turbulence and clamor associated with battle, suggesting either the noise or confusion of conflict. Isaiah 17:12 also uses imagery of tumult and roaring, which may help contextualize the sense of כִּידוֹר as a mass of uproar or surge. The term is rare, and later Hebrew literature does not preserve this exact word, contributing to uncertainty about its nuance. English translations often render it as 'tumult' or 'battle,' but these reflect interpretive choices based on context rather than direct lexical equivalence. The word's poetic flavor differentiates it from standard terms for war (e.g., מִלְחָמָה) or noise (e.g., רַעַשׁ). No connotations of later religious or ethnic identities are attached to the term.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of uncertain derivation; perhaps tumult; battle.
Bantu Hebrew
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כידור (uncertain) (k-y-d-w-r (uncertain)) — agitation, tumult, swirling chaos, uproar
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3593-01 |
לַ/כִּידֽוֹר | lakidor | HRd/Ncmsa |
for battle | for tumultuous chaos | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3593-01 |
Job 15:24 | לַ/כִּידֽוֹר | lakidor | HRd/Ncmsa |
for battle | for tumultuous chaos |