The meaning of “קָרֵב”
Understanding qârêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
approach, come (near, nigh), draw near. - near 1) near, approaching
קָרֵב
approach, come (near, nigh), draw near. - near 1) near, approaching
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 3:38 | “But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.” Word: קָרֵב (qârêb) | |
| Deuteronomy 20:3 | “And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;” Word: קָרֵב (qârêb) | |
| 1 Samuel 17:41 | “And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him.” Word: קָרֵב (qârêb) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:25 | “And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near.” Word: קָרֵב (qârêb) | |
| 1 Kings 4:27 | “And those officers provided victual for king Solomon, and for all that came unto king Solomon’s table, every man in his month: they lacked nothing.” Word: קָרֵב (qârêb) |