Qorban: meaning of the Hebrew word

Updated 27 October 2026 · By Pastor Douceur Mulongo Nkulu Zoao, author of ZAMAR · CAP ministry, Lubumbashi, DR Congo

Qorban (קָרְבָּן, pronounced "qorban", Strong's H7133) is a Biblical Hebrew word meaning: The offering. From qarav, "to draw near": what is offered in order to draw near to God.

Word study

Qorban in the Bible

"When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock."Leviticus 1:2 (Berean Standard Bible)

Qorban in the book ZAMAR

Pastor Douceur Mulongo Nkulu Zoao studies this word in chapter 3 of ZAMAR (in French), « Zamar face aux autres mots de l'adoration ». Its message: worship is more than singing; it is offering one's whole life to God and letting Him prune us like a vinedresser prunes the vine (John 15:2). The chapter costs 3.99 USD as a PDF, or 29.99 USD for the whole book.

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Abel: God looks first at the heart that gives — Abel offers the firstborn of his flock, and God looks first at the heart that gives (Genesis 4:4). YouTube

Frequently asked questions

What does Qorban mean?

Qorban (קָרְבָּן) is a Biblical Hebrew word (Strong's H7133). The offering. From qarav, "to draw near": what is offered in order to draw near to God.

How do you pronounce Qorban?

It is pronounced "qorban".

Where is Qorban found in the Bible?

For example in Leviticus 1:2: "When any of you brings an offering to the LORD, you may bring as your offering an animal from the herd or the flock."

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