כָּאָה

kâʼâh · /kaw-aw'/

Number

H3512

Language

Hebrew

Original word

כָּאָה

Transliteration

kâʼâh

Pronunciation

kaw-aw'

KJV occurrences

3 verses

Definition

to despond; causatively, to deject

KJV: broken, be grieved, make sad.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּאָה across 3 verses.

broken1×

grieved1×

sad1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Psalms1 verse

Psalms 109:16

Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

Ezekiel1 verse

Ezekiel 13:22

Because with lies ye have made the heart of the righteous sad, whom I have not made sad; and strengthened the hands of the wicked, that he should not return from his wicked way, by promising him life: by: or, that I should save his life: Heb. by quickening him

Daniel1 verse

Daniel 11:30

For the ships of Chittim shall come against him: therefore he shall be grieved, and return, and have indignation against the holy covenant: so shall he do; he shall even return, and have intelligence with them that forsake the holy covenant.

Topics that use this word

Malice Navy Poor Ship Ships Syria Women

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3512 (kâʼâh) mean?

to despond; causatively, to deject

How many times does H3512 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3512 (כָּאָה) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “broken.”

How is kâʼâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3512 is rendered as “broken” (1×), “grieved” (1×), “sad” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word כָּאָה come from?

a primitive root;