Strong's H6979 · Hebrew
קוּר
qûwr · /koor/
Definition
to trench; by implication, to throw forth; to wall up, whether literal (to build a wall) or figurative (to estop)
KJV: break down, cast out, destroy, dig.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; also denominative from H7023 (קִיר)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קוּר across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.
Isaiah 37:25I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places. besieged: or, fenced and closed
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6979 (qûwr) mean?
to trench; by implication, to throw forth; to wall up, whether literal (to build a wall) or figurative (to estop)
How many times does H6979 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6979 (קוּר) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “digged.”
How is qûwr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6979 is rendered as “digged” (2×), “out” (2×), “breaking” (1×), “destroy” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קוּר come from?
a primitive root; also denominative from H7023 (קִיר)