Strong's Lexicon qerab: Battle, war, conflict Original Word: קְרָב Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַב (qarab), meaning "to come near" or "to approach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4171 (πόλεμος, polemos): Often used in the New Testament to describe war or battle, similar to "qerab" in the Old Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "qerab" primarily denotes a physical battle or war. It is used to describe the act of engaging in combat or conflict, often in the context of military encounters. The term can also imply a broader sense of struggle or confrontation, whether physical, spiritual, or moral. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, warfare was a common aspect of life, as the Israelites often found themselves in conflict with neighboring nations. Battles were not only physical confrontations but also held spiritual significance, as they were seen as part of God's plan for His people. The concept of "qerab" would have been understood within the context of divine intervention and the belief that God fought on behalf of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarab Definition a battle, war NASB Translation battle (4), war (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs קְרָב noun [masculine] battle, war (hostile approach; Aramaism =  קְרָב, compare LagBn 175); — abs ׳ק Zechariah 14:3 +; plural קְרָבוֺת Psalm 68:31; — "" מִלְחָמָח Job 38:23; Psalm 144:1; ׳יוֺם ק Zechariah 14:3; Psalm 78:9; ׳כְּלֵיק Ecclesiastes 9:18; his heart was war Psalm 55:22 (see 19 see √ Qal 1 a); plural Psalm 68:31 people that delight in battles; — 2 Samuel 17:11 read בְּקִרְבָּם ᵐ5 ᵑ6 ᵑ9 Th Dr and most. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance battle, war From qarab; hostile encounter -- battle, war. see HEBREW qarab Forms and Transliterations בַּקְרָֽב׃ בקרב׃ וּֽקֲרָב־ וקרב־ לַקְרָ֑ב לקרב מִקֲּרָב־ מקרב־ קְ֝רָ֗ב קְרָ֑ב קְרָֽב׃ קְרָב֥וֹת קרב קרב׃ קרבות bakRav baq·rāḇ baqrāḇ keRav keraVot lakRav laq·rāḇ laqrāḇ mikkarov miq·qă·rāḇ- miqqărāḇ- qə·rā·ḇō·wṯ qə·rāḇ qərāḇ qərāḇōwṯ ū·qă·rāḇ- ukarov ūqărāḇ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 17:11 HEB: וּפָנֶ֥יךָ הֹלְכִ֖ים בַּקְרָֽב׃ NAS: go into battle. KJV: and that thou go to battle in thine own person. INT: personally go battle Job 38:23 Psalm 55:18 Psalm 55:21 Psalm 68:30 Psalm 78:9 Psalm 144:1 Ecclesiastes 9:18 Zechariah 14:3 9 Occurrences |
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