The meaning of “קָרַב”
Understanding qârab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near...
קָרַב
(cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take. - to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose 1) to come near, approach, enter into, draw near 1a) (Qal) to approach, draw near 1b) (Niphal) to be brought near 1c) (Piel) to cause to approach, bring near, cause to draw near 1d) (Hiphil) to bring near, bring, present
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:41 | “And Esau hated Jacob because of the blessing wherewith his father blessed him: and Esau said in his heart, The days of mourning for my father are at hand; then will I slay my brother Jacob.” Word: קָרַב (qârab) | |
| Joshua 7:18 | “And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.” Word: קָרַב (qârab) | |
| 2 Kings 16:14 | “And he brought also the brasen altar, which was before the Lord, from the forefront of the house, from between the altar and the house of the Lord, and put it on the north side of the altar.” Word: קָרַב (qârab) | |
| Job 33:22 | “Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers.” Word: קָרַב (qârab) | |
| Lamentations 4:18 | “They hunt our steps, that we cannot go in our streets: our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.” Word: קָרַב (qârab) |
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