Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “קֶרֶץ”
Understanding qerets reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
destruction. - extirpation (as if by constriction) 1) nipping, nipper, stinger 1a) nipping or stinging insect, gadfly
H7171
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
קֶרֶץ
Phonetickeh'-rets
Transliterationqerets
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
destruction. - extirpation (as if by constriction) 1) nipping, nipper, stinger 1a) nipping or stinging insect, gadfly
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah 46:20 | “Egypt is like a very fair heifer, but destruction cometh; it cometh out of the north.” Word: קֶרֶץ (qerets) |