Strong’s H3513

כָּבַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kabad

Pronunciation

kah-VAHD or kah-VAYD

Definition

To be heavy, to be honored, to be glorified, to be burdensome

Meaning

to be heavy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kabad" or "kabed" primarily conveys the idea of weightiness or heaviness, both in a literal and metaphorical sense. It is often used to describe the concept of honor or glory, implying that something or someone is of significant importance or value. The term can also denote the act of honoring or glorifying someone, such as God or one's parents, as well as the idea of something being burdensome or oppressive.

Bible references

Genesis 13:2;Genesis 18:20;Genesis 34:19;Genesis 48:10;Exodus 5:9;Exodus 8:15;Exodus 8:32;Exodus 9:7;Exodus 9:34;Exodus 10:1;Exodus 14:4;Exodus 14:17;Exodus 14:18;Exodus 20:12;Leviticus 10:3;Numbers 22:15;Numbers 22:17;Numbers 22:17;Numbers 22:37;Numbers 24:11;Numbers 24:11;Deuteronomy 5:16;Deuteronomy 28:58;Judges 1:35;Judges 9:9