Strong's Lexicon Qareach: Bald, baldhead Original Word: קָרֵחַ Word Origin: From the root קָרַח (qarach), meaning "to be bald" or "to make bald." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Qareach" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of baldness is not as prominently featured in the New Testament. However, the Greek word "φαλακρός" (phalakros) can be used to describe baldness. Usage: The term "Qareach" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe someone who is bald. It is often used in a literal sense to refer to the physical condition of having no hair on the scalp. The word can also carry a connotation of shame or disgrace in certain cultural contexts, as hair was often associated with strength and vitality in ancient Israelite society. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, hair was considered a symbol of strength and virility. The loss of hair, therefore, could be seen as a loss of these attributes. This cultural perspective is evident in the account of Samson, whose strength was linked to his uncut hair. Baldness could also be associated with mourning or a sign of leprosy, which was a condition that rendered individuals ceremonially unclean. Thus, being bald could carry social and religious implications beyond mere physical appearance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarach Definition "bald one," a man of Judah NASB Translation Kareah (14). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָרֵחַ14 proper name, masculine in Judah (bald one); — 2 Kings 25:23, Καρηθ, ᵐ5L Καρηε; Jeremiah 40:8 12t. Jeremiah, Καρηε. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Careah, Kareah From qarach; bald; Kareach, an Israelite -- Careah, Kareah. see HEBREW qarach Forms and Transliterations קָ֠רֵחַ קָרֵ֔חַ קָרֵ֙חַ֙ קָרֵ֜חַ קָרֵ֡חַ קָרֵֽחַ׃ קרח קרח׃ Kareach qā·rê·aḥ qārêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 25:23 HEB: וְיוֹחָנָ֣ן בֶּן־ קָ֠רֵחַ וּשְׂרָיָ֨ה בֶן־ NAS: the son of Kareah, and Seraiah KJV: the son of Careah, and Seraiah INT: and Johanan the son of Kareah and Seraiah the son Jeremiah 40:8 Jeremiah 40:13 Jeremiah 40:15 Jeremiah 40:16 Jeremiah 41:11 Jeremiah 41:13 Jeremiah 41:14 Jeremiah 41:16 Jeremiah 42:1 Jeremiah 42:8 Jeremiah 43:2 Jeremiah 43:4 Jeremiah 43:5 14 Occurrences |
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