Strong’s H6965
קוּם
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
quwm
Pronunciation
koom
Definition
Arise, stand, establish, confirm, endure, fulfill
Meaning
to rise
Usage
The Hebrew verb "qum" primarily means "to arise" or "to stand up." It conveys the idea of rising from a lower position to a higher one, whether physically, metaphorically, or spiritually. It is used in various contexts, including standing up from a seated position, rising to take action, establishing something firmly, or fulfilling a promise or prophecy. The verb can also imply endurance or the act of being established over time.
Bible references
Genesis 4:8;Genesis 6:18;Genesis 9:9;Genesis 9:11;Genesis 9:17;Genesis 13:17;Genesis 17:7;Genesis 17:19;Genesis 17:21;Genesis 18:16;Genesis 19:1;Genesis 19:14;Genesis 19:15;Genesis 19:33;Genesis 19:35;Genesis 19:35;Genesis 21:18;Genesis 21:32;Genesis 22:3;Genesis 22:19;Genesis 23:3;Genesis 23:7;Genesis 23:17;Genesis 23:20;Genesis 24:10