The meaning of “קָרוֹב”
Understanding qârôwb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or קָרֹב qârôb (kaw-robe'); from קָרַב allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (...
קָרוֹב
or קָרֹב qârôb (kaw-robe'); from קָרַב allied, approach, at hand, [phrase] any of kin, kinsfold(-sman), (that is) near (of kin), neighbour, (that is) next, (them that come) nigh (at hand), more ready, short(-ly). - near (in place, kindred or time) 1) near 1a) of place 1b) of time 1c) of personal relationship 1c1) kinship
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 45:10 | “And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children’s children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:” Word: קָרוֹב (qârôwb) | |
| Deuteronomy 22:2 | “And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.” Word: קָרוֹב (qârôwb) | |
| 1 Kings 8:59 | “And let these my words, wherewith I have made supplication before the Lord, be nigh unto the Lord our God day and night, that he maintain the cause of his servant, and the cause of his people Israel at all times, as the matter shall require:” Word: קָרוֹב (qârôwb) | |
| Esther 9:20 | “And Mordecai wrote these things, and sent letters unto all the Jews that were in all the provinces of the king Ahasuerus, both nigh and far,” Word: קָרוֹב (qârôwb) | |
| Ecclesiastes 5:1 | “Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.” Word: קָרוֹב (qârôwb) |
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