Topical Encyclopedia
Kore is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically within the genealogies and duties associated with the Levitical priesthood. The name Kore is derived from the Hebrew word "קֹרֵא" (Qore), which means "partridge" or "caller." Kore is noted in the context of temple service and the responsibilities of the Levites.
Genealogy and Family LineageKore is identified as a descendant of Korah, a prominent Levite who led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness (Numbers 16). Despite Korah's rebellion and subsequent punishment, his lineage continued to serve in the temple. Kore is mentioned as a son of Asaph, a significant figure in the Levitical choir, indicating a continuation of service and worship among his descendants.
1 Chronicles 9:19-21 provides insight into Kore's lineage and duties: "Shallum son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his fellow gatekeepers from his family, the Korahites, were responsible for guarding the thresholds of the Tent just as their fathers had been responsible for guarding the entrance to the dwelling of the LORD."
Duties and ResponsibilitiesKore's family, the Korahites, were entrusted with specific roles in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple. They were primarily responsible for guarding the thresholds, a task that underscored the importance of maintaining the sanctity and security of the sacred spaces. This role was crucial in ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean and authorized could enter the holy areas.
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2 Chronicles 31:14 , Kore is mentioned in the context of the reforms of King Hezekiah: "Kore son of Imnah the Levite, the keeper of the East Gate, was in charge of the freewill offerings to God, distributing the contributions made to the LORD and the consecrated gifts." This passage highlights Kore's role in managing the offerings and gifts brought to the temple, reflecting a position of trust and responsibility in the religious community.
Significance in Biblical HistoryKore's mention in the Bible, though brief, is significant in illustrating the continuity of Levitical duties and the restoration of proper worship practices under righteous leadership. The Korahites, despite their ancestor's rebellion, were integrated into the religious life of Israel, demonstrating God's grace and the importance of faithfulness in service.
Kore's role in the distribution of offerings during Hezekiah's reign also emphasizes the importance of stewardship and integrity in handling the resources dedicated to God. This aspect of Kore's service is a reminder of the broader biblical principle that those who serve in God's house must do so with diligence and faithfulness.
Overall, Kore represents a lineage that, despite its tumultuous beginnings, found redemption and purpose in the service of the Lord, contributing to the worship and spiritual life of the Israelite community.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Kore(partridge).
- A Korahite, ancestor of Shallum and Meshelemiah, chief porters in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 9:19;26:1) (B.C. 1014.)
- Son of Imnah, a Levite in the reign of Hezekiah. He had charge of the offerings. (2 Chronicles 31:14) (B.C. 726.)
- In the Authorized Version of (1 Chronicles 26:19) "the sons of Kore" (following the VulgateCore) should properly be "the sons of the Korhite."
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Partridge.
(1.) A Levite and temple-warder of the Korahites, the son of Asaph. He was father of Shallum and Meshelemiah, temple-porters (1 Chronicles 9:19;26:1).
(2.) A Levitical porter at the east gate of the temple (2 Chronicles 31:14).
(3.) In1 Chronicles 26:19 the word should be "Korahites," as in the Revised Version.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
KOREko-'re (qore, "one who proclaims"):
(1) A Levite of David's time, descended from Kohath and Korah. SeeKORAH, 4. Shallum, Chief doorkeeper in the latest Bible times, is described as "the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah" (1 Chronicles 9:19). This expression omits the generations between Shallum and Kore, and those between Kore and Ebidsaph, perhaps 15 generations or more in each case. The context supplies two of the omitted names, of the time of David, Meshelemiah and his son Zechariah (1 Chronicles 9:21, 22). The record for the time of David mentions these two, with some particulars, calling Meshelemiah the son of Kore (1 Chronicles 26:1, 2, 9, 14). It describes them as "Korahites" "of the sons of Asaph." It is usual to regard this last clause as a variant for "the son of Ebiasaph," thus making the description identical with that in1 Chronicles 9:19. With this understanding, the text claims that "the Korahites," Kore and Meshelemiah and Zechariah, come midway in a line of sanctuary ministrants, extending continuously from Moses to Nehemiah.
(2) "The son of Imnah the Levite, the porter at the east gate," who "was over the freewill-offerings," in the time of Hezekiah (2 Chronicles 31:14). Very likely in the same line with (1) above.
(3) In1 Chronicles 26:1 the King James Version for KORAHITES (which see).
Willis J. Beecher
Greek
2879.Kore -- Korah, an Israelite... 2878b, 2879.
Kore. 2880 .
... Korah. Of Hebrew origin (Qorach); Core (ie Korach),
an Israelite -- Core. see HEBREW Qorach. (
kore) -- 1 Occurrence. 2878b, 2879
...2877. korasion -- girl
... Word Origin dim. ofkore (a maiden) Definition girl NASB Word Usage girl
(7), little girl (1). damsel, girl. Neuter of a presumed...
Strong's Hebrew
6981. Qore -- "crier," two Levites... 6980, 6981. Qore. 6982 . "crier," two Levites. Transliteration: Qore Phonetic
Spelling: (ko-ray') Short Definition:
Kore. Word
... 3).
Kore.
...7145. Qorchi -- descendant of Korah
... Word Origin from Qorach Definition desc. of Korah NASB Word Usage Korah (1), Korahite
(1), Korahites (6). Korahite, Korathite, sons ofKore, Korhite....
4726. maqor -- a spring, fountain
... 4725, 4726. maqor or maqor. 4727 . a spring, fountain. Transliteration: maqor
or maqor Phonetic Spelling: (maw-kore') Short Definition: fountain....
7910. shikkor -- drunken
... 7909b, 7910. shikkor or shikkor. 7911 . drunken. Transliteration: shikkor or
shikkor Phonetic Spelling: (shik-kore') Short Definition: drunk....
3734. kor -- kor (a measure)
... 3733c, 3734. kor. 3734a . kor (a measure). Transliteration: kor Phonetic
Spelling: (kore) Short Definition: cor. cor, measure From...
7120. qor -- cold
... qor. 7121 . cold. Transliteration: qor Phonetic Spelling: (kore) Short Definition:
cold. Word Origin from qarar Definition cold NASB Word Usage cold (1). cold...
5875. En Haqqore -- "spring of the one calling," location of a...
... En-hakhore. From ayin and the active participle of qara'; fountain of One calling;
En-hak-Kore, a place near Palestine -- En-hakhore. see HEBREW ayin....
7174. Qarqor -- a place East of the Jordan
... 7173, 7174. Qarqor. 7174a . a place East of the Jordan. Transliteration: Qarqor
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-kore') Short Definition: Karkor. Karkor...
3565. Kor Ashan -- Chor-ashan
... Kor Ashan. 3566 . Chor-ashan. Transliteration: Kor Ashan Phonetic Spelling: (kore
aw-shawn') Short Definition: Chor-ashan. Word Origin the same as Bor, qv....
5911. Akor -- "disturbance," a valley on the border of Judah
... 5910, 5911. Akor. 5912 . "disturbance," a valley on the border of Judah.
Transliteration: Akor Phonetic Spelling: (aw-kore') Short Definition: Achor....
Library
The Hexapla, and the Hexaplaric and Other Recensions of the...
... HEBREW. HEB. TRANSLITERATED. AQUILA. lmntsch lamanasse to nikopoio; lvny qrch
[l]abnekor ton uionKore l lmvt al ?� almoth epi neanioteton syr sir asma....
Further Misrepresentations of the Truth.
... was said by Moses, asserted that Proserpine was the daughter of Jupiter, and instigated
the people to set up an image of her under the name ofKore [Cora, ie...
List of Authorities
... Bible on the Gospels. Conder: Tent Work in Palestine. Conder: Handbook to the Bible.
Conforte: LiberKore ha-Dorot. Cook: The Rev. Version of the Gospels....
Similar Human Origin of the Greek Gods, by Decree of Theseus. The...
... de la Saussaye, 51. Isis, as goddess of the earth, corresponded to Demeter; as goddess
of the dead, to theKore (Persephone). [123] The Neotera is a puzzle....
Text-Divisions: Stichi, Chapters, Lections, Catenae.
... xvi.1. PeriKore kai Dathan kai Abiron kai Aunan. Peri tes epanastaseos tes kata
Mosen para touKore sunagoges. xvii.1. Peri tes rhabdou Aaron tes blastesases....
The Epistles to the Corinthians.
... slaves (hierodouloi) for the pleasure of strangers. Korinthiakore was the
name for a courtesan. Chastity was therefore one of the...
A Plea Regarding Christians by Athenagoras, the Athenian
... For this reason she is mystically called Athela, [887] though more usually
Persephone andKore. She must not, however, be confused...
The Apology of Aristides the Philosopher. Translated from the...
... depraved men. Again they introduceKore and say that she is a goddess, and
she was stolen away by Pluto, and could not help herself. If...
John i. 1
... Vid. Diog. Laert. viii. 2. Ede gar pot ego genomen kouros tekore te Thamnos t hoionos
te kai ex halos empuros ichthus. [26] oude onar. [27] Lit. "quenching."....
The Ascension of Isaiah.
... All these things are written in Psalms: in the Parables of David the son of Jesse,
and in the Proverbs of Solomon his son, and in the words ofKore, and Ethan...
Thesaurus
Kore (4 Occurrences)...KORE.
... This expression omits the generations between Shallum and
Kore, and those between
Kore and Ebidsaph, perhaps 15 generations or more in each case.
...Sons (2429 Occurrences)
... ko'-ra-its (qorchi), (beno qorach; in the King James Version appears also as Korhite,
Kohathite,Kore): This phrase is used to denote Assir and Elkanah and...
Ko're (3 Occurrences)
Ko're.Kore, Ko're. Korhite .... 1 Chronicles 26:1 For the divisions of the
doorkeepers: of the Korahites, Meshelemiah the son ofKore, of the sons of Asaph....
Korahites (7 Occurrences)
... ko'-ra-its (qorchi), (beno qorach; in the King James Version appears also as Korhite,
Kohathite,Kore): This phrase is used to denote Assir and Elkanah and...
Korah (51 Occurrences)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. KORAH. ko'-ra, (qorach, "baldness," possibly;
Kore): (1) One of the 3 sons of Oholibamah, Esau's Hivite wife....
Ko'rahites (6 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:19 Shallum the son ofKore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
and his brothers, of his father's house, the Korahites, were over the work of...
Gatekeepers (38 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:19 And Shallum the son ofKore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
and his brethren, of his father's house, the Korahites, were over the...
Ebiasaph (4 Occurrences)
... 1 Chronicles 9:19 Shallum the son ofKore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah,
and his brothers, of his father's house, the Korahites, were over the work of...
Porters (34 Occurrences)
... (KJV WBS). 1 Chronicles 26:1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites
was Meshelemiah the son ofKore, of the sons of Asaph. (KJV WBS)....
Apple (8 Occurrences)
... Give thyself no respite, let not the apple of thine eye cease" (Lamentations 2:18),
which means, either "sleep not," or "cease not to weep."kore, "young girl...
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