Strong’s H6982

קוֹרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

qowrah

Pronunciation

ko-rah'

Definition

Frost

Meaning

a rafter, a roof

Usage

The Hebrew word "qorah" refers to frost, a natural phenomenon characterized by the freezing of water vapor on surfaces, often seen as a thin layer of ice crystals. In the biblical context, it is used to describe the cold and sometimes harsh conditions that can occur in the natural world, serving as a metaphor for God's power and the changing seasons.

Bible references

Genesis 19:8;2 Kings 6:2;2 Kings 6:5;2 Chronicles 3:7;Songs 1:17