Lexicon
קׇרְחִי
qor.chi
H7145
N:N--PG Hebrew

Korahite

8
Occurrences
4
Books
Hebrew
Language

qor.chi identifies people as belonging to the Korahite family or clan, including groups named in service and praise contexts.

The term functions as a gentilic designation for people identified with the Korahite family or clan. The supplied verses use it in genealogical and clan statements, and also for groups or individuals named in threshold-keeping, gatekeeping, food preparation, and praise.

Senses in use

  1. Korahite family or clan affiliation · dominant

    The gentilic identifies persons or groups by Korahite affiliation: in Exodus 6:24 the APB renders “these are the families of the Korahite,” and in Numbers 26:58 it includes “the clan of the Korahites.” In 1 Chronicles 9:19 the APB describes Korahites as belonging to their father's house and assigns them threshold-keeping, while 1 Chronicles 26:19, 1 Chronicles 9:31, and 2 Chronicles 20:19 place the designation among gatekeeping, flatbread work, and praise.

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term with “Korahite” or “Korahites,” and also includes it in phrases about families, clans, and sons. These English expressions indicate the verse-level presentation rather than a separate rendering for every form.

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