7119. qar
Lexicon
qar: Cold

Original Word: קַר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: qar
Pronunciation: kar
Phonetic Spelling: (kar)
Definition: Cold
Meaning: cool, quiet

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cold, excellent

Contracted from an unused root meaning to chill; cool; figuratively, quiet -- cold, excellent (from the margin).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from qarar
Definition
cool
NASB Translation
cold (2), who has a cool (1).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַר (qarar), which means "to be cool" or "to grow cold."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5593 (ψύχω, psucho), which means "to cool" or "to grow cold." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a cooling or chilling effect, both literally and metaphorically, similar to the Hebrew קַר. An example of its metaphorical use is found in Matthew 24:12, where it describes the love of many growing cold.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word קַר, highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its thematic connections to concepts of coolness and tranquility.

Usage: The word קַר appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal and figurative coolness. It is used in contexts that convey a sense of physical coolness, such as the cool of the day, as well as metaphorical uses that imply a state of quietness or calm.

Context: • The Hebrew word קַר (qar) is utilized in the Old Testament to convey the concept of coolness, both in a physical and metaphorical sense. It is often associated with the refreshing and calming aspects of coolness. For instance, in Genesis 3:8, the term is used to describe the "cool of the day," a time when the temperature is more temperate and conducive to walking in the garden.
• The word can also imply a sense of quietness or tranquility, as seen in various poetic and prophetic texts. This dual usage highlights the multifaceted nature of the term, encompassing both the physical sensation of coolness and the emotional or spiritual state of calmness.
• In the broader biblical narrative, the concept of coolness often symbolizes a time of peace and reflection, contrasting with the heat of the day, which can represent turmoil or activity. This symbolic use underscores the importance of rest and contemplation in the spiritual life.

Forms and Transliterations
יְקַר־ יקר־ ק קָ֭רִים קָרִ֖ים קרים k Karim q qā·rîm qārîm yə·qar- yekar yəqar-
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 17:27
HEB: [וְקַר־ כ] (יְקַר־ ק)
NAS: knowledge, And he who has a cool
INT: has knowledge who who man

Proverbs 17:27
HEB: (יְקַר־ ק) אִ֣ישׁ תְּבוּנָֽה׃
NAS: And he who has a cool spirit
INT: knowledge who who man of understanding

Proverbs 25:25
HEB: מַ֣יִם קָ֭רִים עַל־ נֶ֣פֶשׁ
NAS: [Like] cold water to a weary
KJV: [As] cold waters to a thirsty
INT: water cold and soul

Jeremiah 18:14
HEB: מַ֛יִם זָרִ֥ים קָרִ֖ים נוֹזְלִֽים׃
NAS: Or is the cold flowing
KJV: of the field? [or] shall the cold flowing
INT: water a foreign is the cold flowing

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7119
4 Occurrences


q — 1 Occ.
qā·rîm — 2 Occ.
yə·qar- — 1 Occ.















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