The meaning of “קְרָב”
Understanding qᵉrâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
battle, war. - hostile encounter 1) battle, war
קְרָב
battle, war. - hostile encounter 1) battle, war
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 17:11 | “Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beer–sheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.” Word: קְרָב (qᵉrâb) | |
| Job 38:23 | “Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?” Word: קְרָב (qᵉrâb) | |
| Psalms 68:30 | “Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war.” Word: קְרָב (qᵉrâb) | |
| Ecclesiastes 9:18 | “Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. ” Word: קְרָב (qᵉrâb) | |
| Zechariah 14:3 | “Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle.” Word: קְרָב (qᵉrâb) |
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