Biblica Analytica
H3739B Hebrew

כָּרָה

ka.rah

to feed

Lexicon Entry

Definition
to feed
Transliteration
ka.rah
Strong's Number
H3739B
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Food & Drink

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word כָּרָה (H3739B) has a simple and straightforward definition: "to feed." This action involves the supply of nourishment, indicating a physical or metaphysical sustenance. Given its focus on sustenance, this word is linked to the broader Semantic domain of "Food & Drink." The rare occurrence of this word in the Bible suggests it was likely used in specific contexts or idiomatic expressions. Despite its scarcity, this word provides insight into the emphasis on nourishment in ancient Hebrew culture. As a single instance in the biblical text, further investigation into its usage requires a more nuanced examination of context. While limited in scope, this word serves as a fundamental concept illustrating the significance of nourishment in Hebrew idioms and expressions.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H3739B
Lemma
כָּרָה
Transliteration
ka.rah
Definition
to feed
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text