◄ 3740. kerah ►
Strong's Lexicon kerah: Pit, excavation Original Word: כֵּרָה Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: kerah Pronunciation: keh-raw' Phonetic Spelling: (kay-raw') Definition: a purchase Meaning: The term כֵּרָה (kerah) refers to a "purchase" or "acquisition," particularly in the context of a transaction or obtaining something through a formal agreement. Word Origin: Derived from the root verb כָּרָה (karah), which means "to dig" or "to purchase." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for כֵּרָה in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the concept of purchase or acquisition can be related to Greek terms such as ἀγοράζω (Strong's Greek 59), meaning "to buy" or "to purchase," and κτάομαι (Strong's Greek 2932), meaning "to acquire" or "to obtain." These Greek terms capture the essence of transactions and acquisitions similar to the Hebrew concept of כֵּרָה. Usage: The word כֵּרָה is used in the context of transactions or purchases, often implying a formal or significant acquisition. It is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific application to particular contexts of purchase or acquisition. Context: The Hebrew term כֵּרָה (kerah) is a noun that signifies a purchase or acquisition, often in the context of a formal transaction. It is derived from the root כָּרָה (karah), which means "to dig" or "to purchase," suggesting an action that involves effort or intention. The term is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a significant acquisition, often involving land or property. This reflects the cultural and economic practices of ancient Israel, where land transactions were crucial for establishing family inheritance and economic stability. The use of כֵּרָה underscores the importance of formal agreements and the legal aspects of property ownership in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from karah Definition a feast NASB Translation feast (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs כֵּרָה noun feminine a feast, 2 Kings 6:23 (si vera lectio; see foregoing). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance provision From karah; a purchase -- provision. see HEBREW karah Forms and Transliterations כֵּרָ֣ה כרה kê·rāh keRah kêrāh Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 2 Kings 6:23 HEB: וַיִּכְרֶ֨ה לָהֶ֜ם כֵּרָ֣ה גְדוֹלָ֗ה וַיֹּֽאכְלוּ֙ NAS: a great feast for them; and when they had eaten KJV: great provision for them: and when they had eaten INT: prepared like feast A great had eaten 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 3740 1 Occurrence kê·rāh — 1 Occ.