Strong’s H3518

כָּבָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kabah

Pronunciation

kah-VAH

Definition

To quench, to extinguish

Meaning

to expire, to extinguish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kabah" primarily means to quench or extinguish, often used in the context of putting out a fire or a flame. It conveys the idea of stopping something from burning or shining, and by extension, it can also refer to the cessation of anger or wrath.

Bible references

Leviticus 6:12;Leviticus 6:13;1 Samuel 3:3;2 Samuel 14:7;2 Samuel 21:17;2 Kings 22:17;2 Chronicles 29:7;2 Chronicles 34:25;Proverbs 26:20;Proverbs 31:18;Songs 8:7;Isaiah 1:31;Isaiah 34:10;Isaiah 42:3;Isaiah 43:17;Isaiah 66:24;Jeremiah 4:4;Jeremiah 7:20;Jeremiah 17:27;Jeremiah 21:12;Ezekiel 20:47;Ezekiel 20:48;Ezekiel 32:7;Amos 5:6