3753. kirkarah

Lexicon

kirkarah: Whirling, dancing

Original Word: כַּרְכָּרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: karkarah
Pronunciation: keer-kaw-RAW
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-kaw-raw')
Definition: Whirling, dancing
Meaning: a dromedary

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

swift beast

From karar; a dromedary (from its rapid motion as if dancing) -- swift beast.

see HEBREW karar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from karar
Definition
dromedary
NASB Translation
camels (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[כִּרְכָּרָה] noun feminine dromedary (according to Ki Thes; perhaps from constantly repeated undulating movement); — only plural absolute וּבַכִּרְכָּרוֺת Isaiah 66:20 (+ בַּסּוּסִים וּבָרֶכֶב וּבַצַּבִּים וּבַמְּרָדִים; the whole list is a gloss according to Du Che^{Intr Is}.).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּרַר (karar), which means "to dance" or "to whirl."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance that correspond to the specific Hebrew term כַּרְכָּרָה. However, Greek terms related to camels or swift animals in general may be considered in broader lexical studies, though they do not directly match the Hebrew concept of a dromedary.

Usage: The term כַּרְכָּרָה appears in the context of describing swift-moving animals, particularly in prophetic or poetic passages where speed and agility are emphasized.

Context: The Hebrew word כַּרְכָּרָה (karkarah) is used to denote a dromedary, a single-humped camel known for its ability to travel long distances at a fast pace. This animal is particularly suited for desert travel, making it a valuable asset in ancient Near Eastern cultures. The dromedary's significance is often highlighted in biblical texts that emphasize swiftness and endurance, qualities that are metaphorically applied to various contexts, including divine judgment or the rapid spread of news.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is used to convey the idea of rapid movement, often in a poetic or symbolic manner. The dromedary's role in biblical narratives underscores the importance of speed and reliability in communication and transportation in ancient times. The imagery associated with the dromedary serves to enhance the vividness of the biblical message, drawing on the cultural and practical knowledge of the audience.

Forms and Transliterations

וּבַכִּרְכָּר֗וֹת ובכרכרות ū·ḇak·kir·kā·rō·wṯ ūḇakkirkārōwṯ uvakkirkaRot

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 66:20
HEB: וּבַצַּבִּ֨ים וּבַפְּרָדִ֜ים וּבַכִּרְכָּר֗וֹת עַ֣ל הַ֥ר
NAS: on mules and on camels, to My holy
KJV: and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy
INT: litters mules camels and mountain

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3753
1 Occurrence

ū·ḇak·kir·kā·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.