The meaning of “כָּרָע”
Understanding kârâʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
leg. - the leg (from the knee to the ankle) of men or locusts (only in the dual) 1) leg
כָּרָע
leg. - the leg (from the knee to the ankle) of men or locusts (only in the dual) 1) leg
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 29:17 | “And thou shalt cut the ram in pieces, and wash the inwards of him, and his legs, and put them unto his pieces, and unto his head.” Word: כָּרָע (kârâʻ) | |
| Leviticus 8:21 | “And he washed the inwards and the legs in water; and Moses burnt the whole ram upon the altar: it was a burnt sacrifice for a sweet savour, and an offering made by fire unto the Lord; as the Lord commanded Moses.” Word: כָּרָע (kârâʻ) | |
| Amos 3:12 | “Thus saith the Lord; As the shepherd taketh out of the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear; so shall the children of Israel be taken out that dwell in Samaria in the corner of a bed, and in Damascus in a couch.” Word: כָּרָע (kârâʻ) |
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