The meaning of “קָרָה”
Understanding qârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
appoint, lay (make) beams, befall, bring, come (to pass unto), floor, (hap) was, happen (unto), meet, send good speed. -...
קָרָה
appoint, lay (make) beams, befall, bring, come (to pass unto), floor, (hap) was, happen (unto), meet, send good speed. - to light upon (chiefly by accident) - causatively, to bring about - specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor) 1) to encounter, meet, befall, happen, come to meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to encounter, meet 1a2) to befall 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to encounter, meet (without pre-arrangement) 1b2) to chance to be present 1b3) to come to meet 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to meet, appoint 2) to build with beams 2a) (Piel) to lay the beams of, furnish with beams
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 42:29 | “And they came unto Jacob their father unto the land of Canaan, and told him all that befell unto them; saying,” Word: קָרָה (qârâh) | |
| Numbers 23:15 | “And he said unto Balak, Stand here by thy burnt offering, while I meet the Lord yonder.” Word: קָרָה (qârâh) | |
| Ruth 2:3 | “And she went, and came, and gleaned in the field after the reapers: and her hap was to light on a part of the field belonging unto Boaz, who was of the kindred of Elimelech.” Word: קָרָה (qârâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 1:6 | “And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.” Word: קָרָה (qârâh) | |
| Nehemiah 3:3 | “But the fish gate did the sons of Hassenaah build, who also laid the beams thereof, and set up the doors thereof, the locks thereof, and the bars thereof.” Word: קָרָה (qârâh) |
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