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כָּאָה H3512
H3512 is the Hebrew word כָּאָה, transliterated kâʼâh and said kaw-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it broken.
What it means
to despond; causatively, to deject.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: broken, be grieved, make sad.
Verses using כָּאָה
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Psalm 109:16 · KJV
Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.
Ezekiel 13:22 · KJV
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:
Daniel 11:30 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3512 mean?
H3512 is the Hebrew word כָּאָה (kâʼâh), meaning to despond; causatively, to deject.
How is H3512 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it broken (1 time), sad (1 time), therefore he shall be grieved (1 time).
How many times does H3512 appear in the Bible?
כָּאָה (kâʼâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3512 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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