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Other spellings: קֹורֵא
Authors: Graham S. Ogden
Part of speech: nsm
Related lemmas: קרא
Semantic domains: Birds (001001002001005)
Core domains: Animal (010)
Definition: = type of partridge, of which there were at least three variaties in ancient Israel; it lives in small flocks called coveys, lays a great many eggs, and prefers to run when in danger, flying only when necessary; even when it takes flight it flies for only a short distance before dropping back to the ground; habitat differs from one kind of partridge to another; the rock partridge is about 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length and has striking white cheeks with a black band running from its brow, through its eyes, down its neck, and curving around its breast; It also has striking black and chestnut stripes on its flanks; its back and wings are gray; the beak and legs are red; both sexes look alike; the black francolin is about the same size but has a slightly shorter tail; the male has a black breast and flanks; the female is a speckled brown; the sand partridge is the color of the local sand and is about half the size of the other two types; ◄ Alectoris graeca, Alectoris chukar, Francolinus francolinus, Ammoperdix heyi; ► clean animal, so may be eaten
Further resources: Fauna:3.1.8
SA1 26:20: RV SA1 26:20 · LV SA1 26:20 · Read together SA1 26:20
Part of speech: np
Name meanings: partridge
Semantic domains: Names of People (003001007)
Definition: = man; ◄ son of Ebiasaph; tribe of Levi; ► father of Shallum, gatekeeper, after exile
CH1 9:19: RV CH1 9:19 · LV CH1 9:19 · Read together CH1 9:19
Semantic domains: Names of People (003001007)
Definition: = man; ◄ descendant of Asaph; tribe of Levi; ► gatekeeper; time of king David
CH1 26:1: RV CH1 26:1 · LV CH1 26:1 · Read together CH1 26:1
Semantic domains: Names of People (003001007)
Definition: = man; ◄ son of Jimnah; tribe of Levi; ► gatekeeper; time of king Hezekiah
CH2 31:14: RV CH2 31:14 · LV CH2 31:14 · Read together CH2 31:14