Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “כְּבָר”
Understanding kᵉbâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
already, (seeing that which), now. - properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while - hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto ...
H3528
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
כְּבָר
Phonetickeb-awr'
Transliterationkᵉbâr
Grammar Code
H:Adv
Hebrew, Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
already, (seeing that which), now. - properly, extent of time, i.e. a great while - hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto 1) already, long ago, a great while
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
8 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 4:2 | “Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.” Word: כְּבָר (kᵉbâr) |