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Original Word:קוֹעַ
Part of Speech:Proper Name Location
Transliteration:Qowa`
Pronunciation:koh-ah
Phonetic Spelling:(ko'-ah)
KJV: Koa
NASB:Koa
Word Origin:[probably fromH6972 (קוּץ - To loathe) in the original sense of cutting off]

1. curtailment
2. Koa, a region of Babylon

Koa

Probably fromquwts in the original sense of cutting off; curtailment; Koa, a region of Bab. -- Koa.

see HEBREWquwts

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
enemies of Jer.
NASB Translation
Koa (1).

named with Babylonian, Chaldean, Assyrian,Ezekiel 23:23Šô±a and†ô±a; identification by Dl^{Pa 235} with AssyrianSutû, Kutû (abbreviatedSu (? see ) and [by inference]Ku), east of Tigris, on border of Elam and Media; compare COT^{Ezekiel 23:23} Dr^{Hast. iii, KOA}; but = Kutû now doubted by Wkl^{Altor, Forsch. ii. 2 (1899), 54}.

Biblical Occurrence

קוֹעַ (Koa) appears once, inEzekiel 23:23, among the forces summoned against adulterous Jerusalem: “the Babylonians and all the Chaldeans, Pekod and Shoa and Koa, and all the Assyrians with them—handsome young men, governors and commanders, all of them, officers and men of high renown, mounted on horses” (Berean Standard Bible).

Historical and Geographical Setting

Archaeological and extrabiblical records suggest a tribal or provincial designation within the Neo-Babylonian sphere, probably east of the Tigris and north of Elam, overlapping territories associated with the ancient Gutium or Qutu peoples. Along with Pekod (Puqudu) and Shoa (Sutu), Koa represents regional contingents often conscripted into Babylonian military campaigns during the late seventh and early sixth centuries BC. Their appearance in Ezekiel signals the composite nature of Nebuchadnezzar’s forces and illustrates Babylon’s capacity to marshal distant tribes in punitive expeditions.

Prophetic Significance

1. Instrument of Divine Judgment: By naming specific peoples, the Spirit through Ezekiel underscores that the impending siege is no random geopolitical maneuver but a judgment meticulously orchestrated by the LORD (Ezekiel 23:22,Ezekiel 23:24).
2. Exposure of False Alliances: Judah had once sought security through treaties with the very powers—Assyria and Babylon—that now include Koa. The naming of Koa dramatizes the futility of trusting in human alliances rather than covenant faithfulness (compareIsaiah 30:1-3;Jeremiah 2:18).
3. Comprehensive Retribution: The triad Pekod, Shoa, and Koa highlights the breadth of judgment. Every layer of Babylonian influence, from the imperial core to its frontier tribes, is mobilized against Jerusalem, emphasizing that “the whole earth is the LORD’s” (Psalm 24:1) and every army is at His disposal.

Theological Themes

• Sovereignty: Koa’s single mention is enough to demonstrate the Lord’s mastery over obscure nations and tribal levies (Daniel 4:35).
• Holiness and Justice: Their inclusion in the coalition portrays divine holiness that tolerates no spiritual infidelity (Leviticus 20:26).
• Universality of God’s Plan: Even peripheral peoples participate in redemptive history, pointing ahead to the day when all nations will either serve in judgment (Revelation 19:15) or in worship (Revelation 7:9).

Lessons for Ministry

1. No People Is Outside God’s Purpose: The church should cultivate a global vision; remote or little-known groups today may be key actors in God’s unfolding plan (Matthew 28:19).
2. Beware of Compromise: Judah’s flirtation with Babylonian culture led to its downfall. Modern believers must resist cultural syncretism that dilutes devotion to Christ (James 4:4).
3. Preach the Whole Counsel: Even a single obscure term like Koa enriches biblical preaching, reminding congregations that “all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable” (2 Timothy 3:16).

Related Scripture

Ezekiel 23:22-24;Isaiah 30:1-5;Jeremiah 2:36-37;Daniel 4:34-37;Revelation 19:11-16;Revelation 7:9-10.

וְק֔וֹעַ וקוע veKoa wə·qō·w·a‘ wəqōwa‘Interlinear Greek •Interlinear Hebrew •Strong's Numbers •Englishman's Greek Concordance •Englishman's Hebrew Concordance •Parallel Texts

Ezekiel 23:23
HEB:פְּק֤וֹד וְשׁ֙וֹעַ֙ וְק֔וֹעַ כָּל־ בְּנֵ֥י
NAS: and Shoaand Koa, [and] all
KJV: and Shoa,and Koa, [and] all the Assyrians
INT: Pekod and Shoaand Koa all afflicted

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6970
1 Occurrence

wə·qō·w·a‘ — 1 Occ.