Strong's Lexicon Qarqor: Qarqor Original Word: קַרְקֹר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to dance or leap Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Qarqor, as it is a specific place name in the Hebrew Bible. However, related themes of battle and deliverance can be found in Greek entries such as Strong's Greek 4982 (σῴζω, sōzō - to save, deliver). Usage: Qarqor is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific location. It is mentioned as a place in the territory of Gilead, associated with the Midianites. The name itself suggests a sense of movement or activity, possibly reflecting the nature of the location or its historical events. Cultural and Historical Background: Qarqor is mentioned in the context of the Midianite kings' defeat by Gideon, a judge of Israel. The Midianites were a nomadic people often in conflict with the Israelites. The location of Qarqor is significant in the narrative of Gideon's military campaign, which is a pivotal moment in the history of Israel's judges. This event underscores the theme of divine deliverance and the importance of faith and obedience to God. Brown-Driver-Briggs קַרְקַר proper name, of a location east of Jordan, Judges 8:10, site unknown; Καρκαρ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Karkor From quwr; foundation; Karkor, a place East of the Jordan -- Karkor. see HEBREW quwr Forms and Transliterations בַּקַּרְקֹ֗ר בקרקר bakkarKor baq·qar·qōr baqqarqōrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 8:10 HEB: וְזֶ֨בַח וְצַלְמֻנָּ֜ע בַּקַּרְקֹ֗ר וּמַחֲנֵיהֶ֤ם עִמָּם֙ NAS: and Zalmunna were in Karkor, and their armies KJV: and Zalmunna [were] in Karkor, and their hosts INT: now Zebah and Zalmunna Karkor and their hosts with 1 Occurrence |
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