Berean Strong's Lexicon qeri: Hostility, opposition, contrariness Original Word: קֶרִי Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to encounter or to meet. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, but the concept of hostility or opposition can be related to Greek terms like ἀντίθεσις (antithesis, Strong's G477) or ἐχθρός (echthros, Strong's G2190), which denote opposition or enmity. Usage: The term "qeri" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of hostility or opposition, particularly in the context of the Israelites' relationship with God. It often denotes a stubborn or rebellious attitude, where the people act contrary to God's commands, leading to divine displeasure and judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the relationship between a deity and its people was often seen as a covenantal bond, with blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. The term "qeri" reflects the breach of this covenantal relationship, where the Israelites' actions are contrary to the expectations set by God. This concept is deeply rooted in the covenant theology of the Old Testament, where faithfulness to God was paramount for the community's well-being. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarah Definition opposition, contrariness NASB Translation hostility (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קְרִי] noun [masculine] opposition, contrariness; — only (בְּ)קֶ֑רִי in Leviticus 26, as adverb modifier of הָלַךְ (in figurative sense), + עִם person, of Israel's relation to ׳׃י תֵּלְכוּ עִמִּי קָ֑רִי Leviticus 26:21 if ye walk with me contrariwise, so Leviticus 26:23, בְּקָ֑רִי Leviticus 26:27.40; ׳י subj בַּקֶּ֑רִי וְהָלַכְתי עִמָּכֶם Leviticus 26:24, so Leviticus 26:41 and (׳בַּחֲמַת ק in wrath of opositioin) Leviticus 26:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance contrary From qarah; hostile encounter -- contrary. see HEBREW qarah Forms and Transliterations בְּקֶ֑רִי בְּקֶ֔רִי בְּקֶֽרִי׃ בקרי בקרי׃ קֶ֑רִי קֶ֔רִי קֶֽרִי׃ קרי קרי׃ bə·qe·rî beKeri bəqerî Keri qe·rî qerîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 26:21 HEB: תֵּֽלְכ֤וּ עִמִּי֙ קֶ֔רִי וְלֹ֥א תֹאב֖וּ NAS: then, you act with hostility against KJV: And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will INT: act against hostility not and will Leviticus 26:23 Leviticus 26:24 Leviticus 26:27 Leviticus 26:28 Leviticus 26:40 Leviticus 26:41 7 Occurrences |