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Introduction: The term "Kar" does not appear directly in the canonical texts of the Bible. However, it is important to explore its potential significance and related concepts within the biblical context. In biblical studies, understanding the cultural and historical background of terms can provide deeper insights into the Scriptures.
Etymology and Historical Context: The word "Kar" is not found in the Hebrew or Greek manuscripts of the Bible. However, it may be related to ancient Near Eastern languages or cultures. In some ancient Semitic languages, similar-sounding words might refer to geographical locations, people groups, or specific cultural practices. Understanding these connections can shed light on the broader biblical narrative.
Possible Connections in Scripture: While "Kar" itself is not mentioned, the Bible frequently references various locations and peoples that could be contextually related. For instance, the Bible often speaks of cities, regions, and tribes that played significant roles in the history of Israel and its neighbors. Exploring these connections can help us understand the geopolitical and cultural landscape of the biblical world.
Geographical Considerations: In biblical geography, locations are often tied to significant events or narratives. For example, cities like Jericho, Jerusalem, and Babylon are central to many biblical accounts. While "Kar" is not one of these, examining the role of lesser-known locations can provide a fuller picture of the biblical setting. The Bible often uses geographical references to convey spiritual truths or historical realities.
Cultural and Theological Implications: The Bible is rich with cultural and theological themes that transcend specific terms. Concepts such as covenant, redemption, and divine providence are woven throughout the Scriptures. While "Kar" may not be directly mentioned, understanding the cultural backdrop of the Bible can enhance our comprehension of these themes. The Bible often uses cultural metaphors and symbols to communicate deeper spiritual truths.
Conclusion: While "Kar" does not appear in the biblical text, exploring its potential connections and implications can enrich our understanding of the Bible's historical and cultural context. By examining related terms, locations, and themes, we gain a deeper appreciation for the complexity and richness of the biblical narrative.
Greek
2588. kardia -- heart ... heart. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kardia Phonetic Spelling:
(
kar-dee'-ah) Short Definition: the heart, inner life, intention Definition: lit
... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2588.htm - 7k2768. keras -- a horn
... horn. From a primary kar (the hair of the head); a horn (literally or figuratively) --
horn. (keras) -- 1 Occurrence. (kerata) -- 8 Occurrences. ...
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2593. karpophoros -- fruitful
... fruitful. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: karpophoros Phonetic Spelling:
(kar-pof-or'-os) Short Definition: fruitful Definition: fruitful. ...
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4343. proskarteresis -- steadfastness
... steadfastness. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: proskarteresis Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-kar-ter'-ay-sis) Short Definition: perseverance Definition ...
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4342. proskartereo -- to attend constantly
... to attend constantly. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: proskartereo Phonetic
Spelling: (pros-kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persist Definition: I ...
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2592. karpophoreo -- to bear fruit
... to bear fruit. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: karpophoreo Phonetic Spelling:
(kar-pof-or-eh'-o) Short Definition: I bear fruit Definition: I bear fruit. ...
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2594. kartereo -- to be steadfast
... to be steadfast. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: kartereo Phonetic Spelling:
(kar-ter-eh'-o) Short Definition: I persevere, endure Definition: I persevere ...
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2589. kardiognostes -- knower of hearts
... knower of hearts. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: kardiognostes
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-dee-og-noce'-tace) Short Definition: a knower of the ...
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1133. gunaikarion -- a little woman, (contemptuously) a silly ...
... a little woman, (contemptuously) a silly woman. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter
Transliteration: gunaikarion Phonetic Spelling: (goo-nahee-kar'-ee-on) Short ...
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2591. Karpos -- Carpus, a Christian
... Carpus, a Christian. Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: Karpos Phonetic
Spelling: (kar'-pos) Short Definition: Carpus Definition: Carpus, a ...
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Strong's Hebrew
3733. kar -- basket-saddle... 3732, 3733.
kar. 3733a . basket-saddle. Transliteration:
kar Phonetic Spelling:
(
kar) Short Definition: captain.
... See also Beyth
Kar, kariy. see HEBREW karar
... /hebrew/3733.htm - 6k 1033. Beth Kar -- "place of a lamb," a place in Palestine
Beth Kar. 1032, 1033. Beth Kar. 1034 . "place of a lamb," a place in
Palestine. Transliteration: Beth Kar Phonetic Spelling: (bayth ...
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3733a. kar -- basket-saddle
... 3733, 3733a. kar. 3733b . basket-saddle. Transliteration: kar Short Definition:
saddle. ... 3733, 3733a. kar. 3733b . Strong's Numbers.
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3733c. kar -- a he-lamb, a battering ram
... 3733b, 3733c. kar. 3734 . a he-lamb, a battering ram. Transliteration: kar
Short Definition: lambs. ... 3733b, 3733c. kar. 3734 . Strong's Numbers.
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3733b. kar -- a pasture
... 3733a, 3733b. kar. 3733c . a pasture. Transliteration: kar Short Definition:
meadows. ... 3733a, 3733b. kar. 3733c . Strong's Numbers.
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7936. sakar -- to hire
... 7935, 7936. sakar. 7937 . to hire. Transliteration: sakar Phonetic Spelling:
(saw-kar') Short Definition: hired. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3759. karmel -- a plantation, garden land, fruit, garden growth
... 3758, 3759. karmel. 3760 . a plantation, garden land, fruit, garden growth.
Transliteration: karmel Phonetic Spelling: (kar-mel') Short Definition: field. ...
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3761. Karmeli -- inhab. of Carmel
... inhab. of Carmel. Transliteration: Karmeli Phonetic Spelling: (kar-mel-ee') Short
Definition: Carmelite. Word Origin from Karmel Definition inhab. ...
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3751. Karkemish -- a city on the Euphrates
... 3750, 3751. Karkemish. 3752 . a city on the Euphrates. Transliteration: Karkemish
Phonetic Spelling: (kar-kem-eesh') Short Definition: Carchemish. ...
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1970. hakar -- perhaps to wrong
... 1969, 1970. hakar. 1971 . perhaps to wrong. Transliteration: hakar Phonetic
Spelling: (haw-kar') Short Definition: wrong. Word Origin a prim. ...
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Library
Sargon of Assyria (722-705 BC )
... Kharkhar succumbed after a short siege, received a new population, and was henceforward
known as Kar-Sharrukin; Dalta was restored to favour, and retained his ...
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Sennacherib (705-681 BC )
... strongholds; he took possession of Zizirtu, Kummalu, the district of Bitbarru, and
the city of Elinzash, to which he gave the name Kar-Sennacherib,"the ...
/.../chapter isennacherib 705-681 b c.htm
The Martyrs in Alexandria.
... and Carthaginian churches. [2091] asbesto puri. [2092] The Greek word
m?kar means "blessed.". [2093] xusteras. "The instrument of ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xli the martyrs in alexandria.htm
The Power of Assyria at Its Zenith; Esarhaddon and Assur-Bani-Pal
... to the soldiery and then burnt, while opposite to the ruins of the island city the
Assyrians built a fortress on the mainland, which they called Kar-Esarhaddon ...
/.../chapter iithe power of assyria 2.htm
Manuscripts of the Septuagint.
... Deuteronomy 4:11 [kar]dias: tou ouranou"26 ekei kle[ronomesai], vii.13 ton
siton"xvii.14 katakleronome[ses], xviii.8"xix.4 ton ple[sion], xxviii.12 [ethne ...
/.../chapter v manuscripts of the.htm
The Rise of the Assyrian Empire
... Nazimaruttash, who attempted to wipe out the disaster sustained by his father Kurigalzu,
experienced two crushing defeats, one at Kar-Ishtar and the other near ...
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2 Cor. I. 6, 7
... 8. [414] Ben. auto, that a gift had been given him through their prayers by God.
[415] prosedreian kai kar terian. [416] dusopeitai. [417] en prosthekes merei. ...
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The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria
... A complete submission was brought about, and its permanency secured by the erection
of two strongholds, one of which, Kar-assur-nazir-pal, commanded the left ...
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The Prophet Amos.
... instead of [Hebrew: nwqeh], corresponding to the [Hebrew: wqeh] in the verse under
consideration, just as in the same verse he wrote [Hebrew: kar] instead of ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the prophet amos.htm
Tiglath-Pileser iii. And the Organisation of the Assyrian Empire ...
History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 7. <. ...
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Thesaurus
Kar (1 Occurrence)...Kar (1 Occurrence). 1 Samuel 7:11 The men of Israel went out of Mizpah, and pursued
the Philistines, and struck them, until they came under Beth
Kar. (WEB).
.../k/kar.htm - 6kBakbak'kar (1 Occurrence)
Bakbak'kar. Bakbakkar, Bakbak'kar. Bakbuk . Multi-Version Concordance
Bakbak'kar (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 9:15 and ...
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Careful (130 Occurrences)
...kar, kar'-fool-ness, kar'-fool: The English word "care" has such a variety of meanings,
and so many Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible are translated by this ...
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Care (466 Occurrences)
...kar, kar'-fool-ness, kar'-fool: The English word "care" has such a variety of meanings,
and so many Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible are translated by this ...
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Carefulness (6 Occurrences)
...kar, kar'-fool-ness, kar'-fool: The English word "care" has such a variety of meanings,
and so many Hebrew and Greek words in the Bible are translated by this ...
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Characa
... CHARAX; CHARACA. kar'-ax, kar'-a-ka; (eis ton Charaka; the King James Version Charax):
A place mentioned only in 2 Maccabees 12:17. ... CHARACA. kar'-a-ka. ...
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Jozacar (1 Occurrence)
... joz'-a-kar, jo-za'-kar (yozakhar, "Yahweh has remembered"; the King James Version
Jozachar): Servant and murderer (with Jehozabad)of Joash, king of Judah (2 ...
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Furniture (24 Occurrences)
... fur'ni-tur (kar, kelim; skeue): In Genesis 31:34 kar is translated "furniture" in
the King James Version, but "saddle" in the American Standard Revised Version ...
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Bethcar (1 Occurrence)
... beth'-kar (beth-kar; Baithchor, Belchor): "And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah,
and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, Until they came under Beth-car ...
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Beth-car (1 Occurrence)
... beth'-kar (beth-kar; Baithchor, Belchor): "And the men of Israel went out of Mizpah,
and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, Until they came under Beth-car ...
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