Strong’s H6895

קָבַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qabab

Pronunciation

kah-BAB

Definition

To curse, to invoke harm

Meaning

to scoop out, to malign, execrate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qabab" primarily means to curse or to invoke harm upon someone or something. It is used in contexts where an individual or group seeks to bring about misfortune or divine retribution on another. The term is often associated with formal or ritualistic pronouncements of curses.

Bible references

Numbers 22:11;Numbers 22:17;Numbers 23:8;Numbers 23:11;Numbers 23:13;Numbers 23:25;Numbers 23:27;Numbers 24:10