Strong's Lexicon qareb: midst, inner part, inward, among Original Word: קָרֵב Word Origin: Derived from the root verb קרב (qarab), meaning "to come near" or "to approach." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3319 (μέσος, mesos) - meaning "middle" or "midst." - G1787 (ἐντός, entos) - meaning "within" or "inside." Usage: The Hebrew word "qareb" primarily denotes the concept of "midst" or "inner part." It is used to describe the innermost part of something, whether it be a physical location, a group of people, or the inner being of a person. In the context of the Old Testament, "qareb" often refers to the presence of God among His people, the inner workings of the human heart, or the central part of a community or nation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "qareb" was significant in understanding the relationship between God and His people. The idea of God dwelling "in the midst" of Israel was central to their identity as a chosen nation. The tabernacle and later the temple were physical representations of God's presence in the "midst" of His people. Additionally, the notion of the "inner part" of a person was important in the Hebrew understanding of the heart as the center of thought, emotion, and will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarab Definition approaching NASB Translation came (1), come near (2), comes near (5), coming near (1), nearer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs קָרֵב verbal adjective approaching; — ׳ק 1 Samuel 17:41 +; plural קְרִבִים Ezekiel 40:46; Ezekiel 45:4; — approaching: 1 as predicate, אֶלדָּֿוִד ׳הֹלֵח וְק 1 Samuel 17:14, אַתֶּס קְרֵבִים לַמִּלְחָמָה Deuteronomy 20:8; abs ׳הָלוֺח וְק 2 Samuel 18:25; c, article as substantive, 1 Kings 5:7 (+ אֶלוֺשֻׁלְחָן), Numbers 17:28 (twice in verse) (+ אֶלֿ ׳מִשְׁכַּן י). 2 with article approaching ׳י temple or tabernacle, for service, with לְשָׁרֵת Exodus 40:46 (+ ׳אֶליֿ), Ex 45:4; absolute ׳הַוָּר הַקּ Numbers 1:51; Numbers 3:10,38; Numbers 18:7. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance approach, come near, nigh, draw near From qarab; near -- approach, come (near, nigh), draw near. see HEBREW qarab Forms and Transliterations הַקְּרֵבִ֖ים הַקְּרֵבִ֧ים הַקָּרֵ֛ב הַקָּרֵ֧ב ׀ הקרב הקרבים וְקָרֵ֖ב וְקָרֵֽב׃ וקרב וקרב׃ קְרֵבִ֥ים קרבים hakkaRev hakkereVim haq·qā·rêḇ haq·qə·rê·ḇîm haqqārêḇ haqqərêḇîm kereVim qə·rê·ḇîm qərêḇîm vekaRev wə·qā·rêḇ wəqārêḇLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 17:13 HEB: כֹּ֣ל הַקָּרֵ֧ב ׀ הַקָּרֵ֛ב אֶל־ NAS: Everyone who comes near, who comes near KJV: Whosoever cometh any thing near unto the tabernacle INT: Everyone comes near to Numbers 17:13 Deuteronomy 20:3 1 Samuel 17:41 2 Samuel 18:25 1 Kings 4:27 Ezekiel 40:46 Ezekiel 45:4 8 Occurrences |
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