Meaning of Qof (ק) Hebrew Letter

Qof is the nineteenth Hebrew letter. Historically it represented a deeper q-like consonant, while Modern Hebrew usually pronounces it like k.

Pronunciation and form

Pronounced: KOF. Sound: q / k. Historically a deeper q sound; usually k in Modern Hebrew

Traditional meaning and association

Qof is traditionally associated with Back of Head / Horizon; related teaching associations include Cycle / Behind. These traditional pictures should be distinguished from the letter’s role as a consonant in actual Hebrew words.

Biblical Hebrew word examples

קדש (Qodesh) — Holy / Holiness Exodus 3:5
קול (Qol) — Voice Genesis 3:8
קהל (Qahal) — Assembly Exodus 12:6
קשת (Qeshet) — Bow Genesis 9:13

Scripture connections and Messiah

קדש — QODESH · HOLY
Qof begins qodesh, holy. Hebrews describes Jesus as holy, innocent, and undefiled.
Hebrews 7:26
קול — QOL · VOICE
Qof begins qol, voice. Jesus says His sheep hear His voice and follow Him.
John 10:27

Psalm 119 study passage

The acrostic stanza for Qof is Psalm 119:145–152. Read the first verse of this stanza in the TOC Bible reader.