Strong’s H6908
קָבַץ
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
qabats
Pronunciation
kah-VAHTS
Definition
To gather, collect, assemble
Meaning
to grasp, collect
Usage
The Hebrew verb "qabats" primarily means to gather or collect. It is used in various contexts, including the gathering of people, nations, or objects. The term can imply a physical gathering, such as assembling people for a meeting or event, or a more abstract gathering, such as collecting thoughts or emotions. In the biblical narrative, it often conveys the idea of bringing together what was scattered, whether it be exiles returning to their homeland or assembling a group for a specific purpose.
Bible references
Genesis 41:35;Genesis 41:48;Genesis 49:2;Deuteronomy 13:16;Deuteronomy 30:3;Deuteronomy 30:4;Joshua 9:2;Joshua 10:6;Judges 9:47;Judges 12:4;1 Samuel 7:5;1 Samuel 7:6;1 Samuel 7:7;1 Samuel 8:4;1 Samuel 22:2;1 Samuel 25:1;1 Samuel 28:1;1 Samuel 28:4;1 Samuel 28:4;1 Samuel 29:1;2 Samuel 2:25;2 Samuel 2:30;2 Samuel 3:21;1 Kings 11:24;1 Kings 18:19