Strong’s H6979

קוּר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

quwr

Pronunciation

koor

Definition

To dig, to bore, to pierce

Meaning

to trench, to throw forth, to wall up

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qur" primarily means to dig or bore through something. It is often used in contexts where physical penetration or excavation is involved. The term can also imply a sense of piercing or making a hole, which can be both literal and metaphorical.

Bible references

Numbers 24:17;2 Kings 19:24;Isaiah 22:5;Isaiah 37:25;Jeremiah 6:7;Jeremiah 6:7