כָּבֵד

ka.vedAdjectiveH3515

heavy

From: from H3513 (כָּבַד);

Short Definition

heavy; figuratively in a good sense (numerous) or in a bad sense (severe, difficult, stupid)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. heavy, great 1a) heavy 1b) massive, abundant, numerous 1c) heavy, dull 1d) hard, difficult, burdensome 1e) very oppressive, numerous, rich

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

38 times

Appears 38 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Exodus
10
Genesis
9
1 Kings
4
2 Chronicles
3
Isaiah
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 10:2
  • 2 Chronicles 9:1
  • Exodus 18:18
  • Ezk 3:5
  • Genesis 47:13

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