Korah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Korah
From Late Latin Core, from Greek Koré, from Hebrew Qōraḥ, probably “bald”
Example Sentences
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And I know the past is intrinsically linked to the present when I go into the State Library of Queensland to read the reminiscences of Korah Halcomb Wills.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2014
"This is the pit in which Korah and his children were swallowed," said Ali.
From Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by Aronson, Sol
The punishment of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram, who aspired uncalled to the priesthood: Sandro Botticelli.
From Walks in Rome by Hare, Augustus J. C.
They had been on the point of death when the Baal Shem miraculously appeared, and by merely mentioning the Name, had caused the robbers to sink into the earth like Korah.
From Dreamers of the Ghetto by Zangwill, Israel
Num. xxvi., the sons of Korah do not perish.*
From Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses by Adler, Felix
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