Strong's Lexicon Qarqa: Floor, ground, bottom Original Word: קַרְקַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pound or flatten Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "Qarqa," the concept of "ground" or "floor" can be related to Greek words such as "γῆ" (G1093 - ge, meaning earth or land) and "δάπεδον" (G1237 - dapedon, meaning floor or ground). Usage: The Hebrew word "Qarqa" primarily refers to the floor or ground, often in the context of the bottom surface of a structure or the earth. It is used to describe the physical ground or floor upon which people stand or objects rest. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of the "floor" or "ground" held both practical and symbolic significance. Floors were typically made of compacted earth or stone in homes and public buildings. The ground was also seen as a place of humility and submission, as people would often prostrate themselves on the ground in acts of worship or supplication. The floor of the Tabernacle and later the Temple held particular importance as it was considered holy ground. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as qarqa Definition "floor," a place on S. border of Judah NASB Translation Karka (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. קַרְקַע proper name, of a location (floor); — with article + ה locative, הַקַּרְקָ֑עָה Joshua 15:13, on extreme southern border of Judah; τὴν κατὰ δυσμὰς Καδης. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Karkaa The same as qarqa'; ground-floor; Karka (with the article prefix), a place in Palestine -- Karkaa. see HEBREW qarqa' Forms and Transliterations הַקַּרְקָֽעָה׃ הקרקעה׃ hakkarKaah haq·qar·qā·‘āh haqqarqā‘āhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 15:3 HEB: אַדָּ֔רָה וְנָסַ֖ב הַקַּרְקָֽעָה׃ NAS: up to Addar and turned about to Karka. KJV: and fetched a compass to Karkaa: INT: to Addar and turned to Karka 1 Occurrence |
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