Strong’s H3556

כּוֹכָב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kowkab

Pronunciation

koh-kawb'

Definition

Star

Meaning

a star, a prince

Usage

The Hebrew word "kokab" refers to a star or celestial body. In the biblical context, it is often used to describe the physical stars in the sky, as well as metaphorically to represent angels or significant figures. The term can also symbolize guidance, divine creation, and the vastness of God's universe.

Bible references

Genesis 1:16;Genesis 15:5;Genesis 22:17;Genesis 26:4;Genesis 37:9;Exodus 32:13;Numbers 24:17;Deuteronomy 1:10;Deuteronomy 4:19;Deuteronomy 10:22;Deuteronomy 28:62;Judges 5:20;1 Chronicles 27:23;Nehemiah 4:21;Nehemiah 9:23;Job 3:9;Job 9:7;Job 22:12;Job 25:5;Job 38:7;Psalm 8:3;Psalm 136:9;Psalm 147:4;Psalm 148:3;Ecclesiastes 12:2