Lexicon qirbah: Nearness, proximity, inward part Original Word: קְרָבָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance approaching, draw near From qarab; approach -- approaching, draw near. see HEBREW qarab NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarab Definition an approach NASB Translation nearness (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קִרְבָה] LagBn 82 Kö1.174] noun feminine approach — construct In phr קִרְבַת אֱלֹהִים approach to God (CheIntr. Is. 325) Isaiah 58:2; Psalm 73:28. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root קָרַב (qarab), which means "to approach" or "to draw near."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4347, προσκολλάω (proskollao), which means "to glue to" or "to cleave to." This Greek term conveys a sense of attachment or adherence, similar to the Hebrew concept of drawing near or approaching with intention. Usage: The word קְרָבָה (qerabah) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the act of approaching or coming near, whether it be in a physical sense or in terms of relational proximity. It is often used in contexts where individuals or groups are drawing near to a place, person, or God. Context: The Hebrew term קְרָבָה (qerabah) appears in the context of approaching or drawing near, often with a sense of intentionality or purpose. This term is rooted in the broader Hebrew concept of proximity, both physical and spiritual. In the Old Testament, the act of approaching is significant in various narratives, such as when individuals approach God in worship or when nations draw near in battle. The concept of קְרָבָה (qerabah) underscores the importance of nearness in relationships, whether between humans or between humanity and the divine. The term is used to convey the idea of coming closer, which can imply both positive connotations, such as intimacy and connection, and negative ones, such as confrontation or conflict. Forms and Transliterations קִֽרֲבַ֥ת קִרְבַ֥ת קרבת kiraVat kirVat qi·ră·ḇaṯ qir·ḇaṯ qirăḇaṯ qirḇaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 73:28 HEB: וַאֲנִ֤י ׀ קִֽרֲבַ֥ת אֱלֹהִ֗ים לִ֫י־ NAS: But as for me, the nearness of God KJV: [it is] good for me to draw near to God: INT: But the nearness of God is my good Isaiah 58:2 2 Occurrences |
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