Strong’s H3567

כּוֹרֶשׁ

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Kowresh

Pronunciation

koh-RESH

Definition

Cyrus

Meaning

Koresh

Usage

The name "Koresh" refers to Cyrus the Great, the founder of the Achaemenid Empire, who is recognized in the Bible as a significant figure used by God to fulfill His purposes. Cyrus is noted for his decree allowing the Jewish exiles to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, as prophesied by Isaiah.

Bible references

Ezra 5:13;Ezra 5:13;Ezra 5:14;Ezra 5:17;Ezra 6:3;Ezra 6:3;Ezra 6:14;Daniel 6:28