Hebrew · H7607, H7138

שְׁאֵרוֹ הַקָּרֹב

Flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood · near (in place, kindred or time)

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שְׁאֵר H7607 flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood

Pronunciation šĕʾēr

Flesh as physical substance extends to kinship: blood relatives are your own flesh, your nearest kin.

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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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What does שְׁאֵרוֹ הַקָּרֹב (she'ero haqqarov) mean in the Bible?

שְׁאֵר · קָרוֹב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "near flesh; close kin".

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What does שְׁאֵר · קָרוֹב mean in the Bible?

שְׁאֵר · קָרוֹב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "near flesh; close kin".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7607, H7138?

H7607, H7138 is connected to 94 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. near flesh; close kin

Strong's H7607, H7138

Lexical occurrences 94 verses

Source Gloss

near flesh; close kin

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