Hebrew · H7138, H7126

בִּקְרֹבַי

Near (in place, kindred or time) · to approach (causatively, bring near ) for whatever purpose

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קָרוֹב H7138 near (in place, kindred or time)

Pronunciation qārôḇ

Encompasses spatial proximity, relational kinship, and temporal imminence—fundamentally about closeness in multiple dimensions.

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קָרַב H7126 to approach (causatively, bring near ) for whatever purpose

Pronunciation qārab

Movement toward presence or engagement, whether spatial approach or ritual offering; fundamental to covenant interaction.

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What does בִּקְרֹבַי (biqrōḇay) mean in the Bible?

קָרוֹב · קָרַב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "near (in place, kindred or time)".

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What does קָרוֹב · קָרַב mean in the Bible?

קָרוֹב · קָרַב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "near (in place, kindred or time)".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7138, H7126?

H7138, H7126 is connected to 361 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. near (in place, kindred or time)

Strong's H7138, H7126

Lexical occurrences 361 verses

Source Gloss

near (in place, kindred or time)

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