The meaning of “כָּתַר”
Understanding kâthar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
beset round, compass about, be crowned inclose round, suffer. - to enclose - hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a...
כָּתַר
beset round, compass about, be crowned inclose round, suffer. - to enclose - hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege - also to wait (as restraining oneself) 1) to surround 1a) (Piel) to surround 1b) (Hiphil) to surround, encircle
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 20:43 | “Thus they inclosed the Benjamites round about, and chased them, and trode them down with ease over against Gibeah toward the sunrising.” Word: כָּתַר (kâthar) | |
| Job 36:2 | “Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.” Word: כָּתַר (kâthar) | |
| Psalms 142:7 | “Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. ” Word: כָּתַר (kâthar) | |
| Proverbs 14:18 | “The simple inherit folly: but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” Word: כָּתַר (kâthar) | |
| Habakkuk 1:4 | “Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.” Word: כָּתַר (kâthar) |
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