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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 ...

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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
ReferenceText
Ecclesiastes 4:2

Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.

Word: כְּבָר (kᵉbâr)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
8x
Most Frequent Book
Ecclesiastes
Book Distribution

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