Strong's Lexicon qerab: Battle, war, conflict Original Word: קְרָב Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קָרַב (qarab), meaning "to approach" or "to draw near." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4171 (πόλεμος, polemos): Refers to war or battle, used in the New Testament to describe both physical and spiritual conflicts. Usage: The Hebrew word "qerab" primarily refers to a physical battle or war. It is used in the context of military conflict, emphasizing the act of engaging in warfare. The term can also metaphorically represent spiritual or moral struggles, reflecting the broader biblical theme of conflict between good and evil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, warfare was a common aspect of life, as the Israelites often found themselves in conflict with neighboring nations. Battles were not only physical confrontations but also seen as spiritual encounters where the outcome was believed to be influenced by divine intervention. The concept of "qerab" would have been understood within this framework, where reliance on God was crucial for victory. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to qerab Definition war NASB Translation war (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְרָב (K§ 57 a)) noun [masculine] war (ᵑ7 Syriac, Late Hebrew id.; Biblical Hebrew as Aramaism); — absolute Daniel 7:21. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance war (Aramaic) corresponding to qrab -- war. see HEBREW qrab Forms and Transliterations קְרָ֖ב קרב keRav qə·rāḇ qərāḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:21 HEB: דִכֵּ֔ן עָבְדָ֥ה קְרָ֖ב עִם־ קַדִּישִׁ֑ין NAS: was waging war with the saints KJV: horn made war with the saints, INT: and the same was waging war with the saints |
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