The meaning of “כָּמַר”
Understanding kâmar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be black, be kindled, yearn. - properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat) - fi...
כָּמַר
be black, be kindled, yearn. - properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat) - figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity) 1) to yearn, be kindled, be black (hot), grow warm and tender, be or grow hot, become hot, become emotionally agitated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to grow warm and tender 1a2) to be or grow hot
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 43:30 | “And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.” Word: כָּמַר (kâmar) | |
| 1 Kings 3:26 | “Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.” Word: כָּמַר (kâmar) | |
| Lamentations 5:10 | “Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.” Word: כָּמַר (kâmar) | |
| Hosea 11:8 | “How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.” Word: כָּמַר (kâmar) |
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