The meaning of “קֶרַע”
Understanding qeraʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
piece, rag. - a rag 1) rag, torn pieces of garment or fabric
קֶרַע
piece, rag. - a rag 1) rag, torn pieces of garment or fabric
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 11:30 | “And Ahijah caught the new garment that was on him, and rent it in twelve pieces:” Word: קֶרַע (qeraʻ) | |
| 1 Kings 11:31 | “And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the Lord, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:” Word: קֶרַע (qeraʻ) | |
| 2 Kings 2:12 | “And Elisha saw it, and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more: and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces.” Word: קֶרַע (qeraʻ) | |
| Proverbs 23:21 | “For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.” Word: קֶרַע (qeraʻ) |
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