Strong's H6938 · Hebrew
קֵדָר
Qêdâr · /kay-dawr'/
Definition
Kedar, a son of Ishmael; also (collectively) Bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
KJV: Kedar.
Root / derivation: from H6937 (קָדַר); dusky (of the skin or the tent);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קֵדָר across 11 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Chronicles1 verse
Song of Solomon1 verse
Isaiah4 verses
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
Isaiah 21:17And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it. archers: Heb. bows
Isaiah 42:11Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
Isaiah 60:7All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister unto thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will glorify the house of my glory.
Jeremiah2 verses
For pass over the isles of Chittim, and see; and send unto Kedar, and consider diligently, and see if there be such a thing. over: or, over to
Jeremiah 49:28Concerning Kedar, and concerning the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon shall smite, thus saith the LORD; Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and spoil the men of the east.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6938 (Qêdâr) mean?
Kedar, a son of Ishmael; also (collectively) Bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
How many times does H6938 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6938 (קֵדָר) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Kedar.”
How is Qêdâr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6938 is rendered as “Kedar” (12×).
Where does the Hebrew word קֵדָר come from?
from H6937 (קָדַר); dusky (of the skin or the tent);