Strong's Lexicon qirbah: Nearness, proximity, inward part Original Word: קְרָבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַב (qarab), meaning "to come near" or "to approach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1451 (ἐγγύς, eggus) - meaning "near" or "at hand." - G2588 (καρδία, kardia) - often translated as "heart," referring to the inner self or mind. Usage: The Hebrew word "qirbah" primarily denotes a sense of nearness or proximity, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe the inner parts or the inward being of a person. It can refer to the physical nearness or the inner, spiritual closeness to God. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often conveys the idea of being in close relationship or communion, particularly with the divine. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of nearness was not only physical but also spiritual and relational. The Israelites understood their relationship with God in terms of covenantal closeness, where the heart and inner being were central to worship and obedience. The tabernacle and later the temple were physical symbols of God's nearness to His people, and the sacrificial system was a means to maintain that closeness despite human sinfulness. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarab Definition an approach NASB Translation nearness (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קִרְבָה] LagBn 82 Kö1.174] noun feminine approach — construct In phr קִרְבַת אֱלֹהִים approach to God (CheIntr. Is. 325) Isaiah 58:2; Psalm 73:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance approaching, draw near From qarab; approach -- approaching, draw near. see HEBREW qarab Forms and Transliterations קִֽרֲבַ֥ת קִרְבַ֥ת קרבת kiraVat kirVat qi·ră·ḇaṯ qir·ḇaṯ qirăḇaṯ qirḇaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 73:28 HEB: וַאֲנִ֤י ׀ קִֽרֲבַ֥ת אֱלֹהִ֗ים לִ֫י־ NAS: But as for me, the nearness of God KJV: [it is] good for me to draw near to God: INT: But the nearness of God is my good Isaiah 58:2 2 Occurrences |
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