כִּידוֹר (ki.dor)

ki.dor

battle

H3593 · Hebrew · Old Testament · 1 verses

H:N-M

Language: Biblical Hebrew
Testament: Old Testament
Occurrences: 1 verses
Root: —
Part of speech: H:N-M

Word Overview

The Hebrew noun kîdôr appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Job 15:24. It describes a sudden attack or onslaught, evoking the image of a forceful onset that catches a person off guard.

Its sole occurrence places it in Eliphaz’s harsh speech against Job. He uses the word to depict distress as an aggressive assault, suggesting that trouble does not merely arrive but strikes with violent intent. This singular usage gives the word a sharp, concentrated weight within the biblical text.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

Job 15:24 uses this rare word to describe distress striking like an army ready for battle. It captures the sudden, overwhelming nature of suffering that feels like a violent assault on your peace. Such moments can leave you feeling cornered and afraid, as if trouble has no mercy.

Yet even in Eliphaz’s harsh speech, this imagery reminds us that our struggles are real and intense. You are not alone when fear rises or anxiety attacks. The Bible acknowledges the weight of these battles without minimizing your pain. God sees the intensity of what you face.

This word invites you to bring your raw honesty to Him. He does not dismiss your fear as weakness. Instead, He meets you in the midst of the onslaught with grace that sustains you through the storm.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

for <the>/ battle1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

לַ/כִּידֽוֹר\׃1×

Key Verses

Job 15:24
Distress and anguish make him afraid. They prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.

This is the only occurrence of the word, where it depicts distress prevailing against a person like a king ready for battle.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Hebrew word kîdôr mean?

Kîdôr is a rare Hebrew noun meaning 'battle' or 'onslaught'. It appears only once in the Old Testament, in Job 15:24. The word evokes the image of a sudden, forceful attack that catches a person off guard.

Why does kîdôr appear only once in the Bible?

Its singular occurrence in Job 15:24 gives it a sharp, concentrated weight. Eliphaz uses it to describe how distress and anguish prevail against a person like an army ready for battle. This unique usage highlights the intensity of suffering in that specific context.

How is kîdôr different from other words for war?

While common words like milchamah (H04421) refer to organized warfare, kîdôr emphasizes a sudden, aggressive assault. It focuses on the overwhelming nature of distress striking like an enemy force, rather than the structure of a military campaign.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Job 1 verse

Job 15:24

Distress and anguish make him afraid. They prevail against him, as a king ready to the battle.