The meaning of “כָּרָה”
Understanding kârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
usually assigned as a primitive root, but probably only a special application of כָּרָה (through the common idea of plan...
כָּרָה
usually assigned as a primitive root, but probably only a special application of כָּרָה (through the common idea of planning implied in a bargain) buy, prepare. - to purchase 1)(Qal) to get by trade, trade, buy, bargain over
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 2:6 | “Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink.” Word: כָּרָה (kârâh) | |
| 2 Kings 6:23 | “And he prepared great provision for them: and when they had eaten and drunk, he sent them away, and they went to their master. So the bands of Syria came no more into the land of Israel.” Word: כָּרָה (kârâh) | |
| Job 41:6 | “Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?” Word: כָּרָה (kârâh) | |
| Hosea 3:2 | “So I bought her to me for fifteen pieces of silver, and for an homer of barley, and an half homer of barley:” Word: כָּרָה (kârâh) |