קָרַב
To approach (causatively, bring near ) for whatever purpose
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What does קָרַב (qārab) mean in the Bible?
קָרַב (qārab) is a Hebrew word meaning "to approach (causatively, bring near ) for whatever purpose". to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose BDB: come near Usage: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
Meaning
Movement toward presence or engagement, whether spatial approach or ritual offering; fundamental to covenant interaction.
to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose BDB: come near Usage: (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Hiphil causative active — the subject causes someone else to perform the action 66×
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 55×
Piel intensive active — emphasizes thoroughness or repeated action 4×
Biblical Occurrences
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Biblical Witnesses
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