Strong’s H6913

קֶבֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qeber

Pronunciation

KEH-ber

Definition

Grave, tomb, sepulcher

Meaning

a sepulchre

Usage

The Hebrew word "qeber" primarily refers to a physical location where a body is interred, such as a grave or tomb. It is used throughout the Old Testament to denote the final resting place of individuals, often highlighting the act of burial as a significant cultural and religious practice. The term can also imply the concept of death and the afterlife, serving as a reminder of human mortality.

Bible references

Genesis 23:4;Genesis 23:6;Genesis 23:6;Genesis 23:9;Genesis 23:20;Genesis 49:30;Genesis 50:5;Genesis 50:13;Genesis 50:14;Exodus 14:11;Numbers 19:16;Numbers 19:18;Judges 8:32;Judges 16:31;2 Samuel 2:32;2 Samuel 3:32;2 Samuel 4:12;2 Samuel 17:23;2 Samuel 19:37;2 Samuel 21:14;1 Kings 13:22;1 Kings 13:30;1 Kings 13:31;1 Kings 14:13;2 Kings 13:21