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Quph

By Jeff A. Benner


(qal) Gather / Shepherd

Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the sun at the horizon and the gathering of the light, the is a picture of a shepherd staff representing authority. Combined these mean "gathering to the staff".
Definition: When the shepherd called the sheep they swiftly came to him. The staff of the shepherd was his tool of authority. With it he would direct, discipline and protect the flock.
Strong's #: 7031



(qam) Rise / Stalk

Pictograph: ?
Definition: A rising or standing of anything.
Strong's #: n/a



(qen) Acquire / Nest

Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the sun at the horizon and the gathering of the light, the is a picture of a seed. Combined these mean "gathering for the seeds".
Definition: The parent birds go about gathering materials to build a nest where they will raise their seeds (eggs).
Strong's #: 7064



(qar) Call / Meeting

Pictograph: The pictograph is a picture of the sun at the horizon and the gathering of the light, the is a picture of the head of a man. Combined these mean "gather the men".
Definition: The meeting or bringing together of people or objects by arrangement, accident or purchase.
Strong's #: 7119, 7120




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