קָרֵב
qa.rev
approaching
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word קָרֵב (qa.rev) is defined as "approaching." Its semantic domain is Movement & Travel, indicating that it primarily relates to physical movement or motion towards a destination. The various occurrences of this word in the Bible show its versatility in conveying different shades of approaching, from simple physical movement to drawing near in a more abstract sense. The range of usage for qa.rev is broad, encompassing both literal and metaphorical senses of approaching. It can refer to moving closer to a place, a person, or even an action. This word is not limited to a specific location or context, allowing it to be used in a variety of situations. Its significance lies in its ability to convey a sense of movement towards something, which can be either physical or metaphorical, and is often used to highlight the importance of a particular action or event. With 12 occurrences in the Bible, qa.rev demonstrates its importance as a fundamental concept in early Jewish thought. Its emphasis on movement and proximity serves as a reminder that the speaker or writer is highlighting a crucial aspect of the situation at hand, and it invites the reader to consider the significance of the approaching action or event.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
12 total occurrences across the text
The room which faces toward the north is for the priests, the keepers of the duty of the altar. These are the sons of Zadok, who from among the sons of Levi come near to Yahweh to minister to him.”
Ezekiel 45:4It is a holy portion of the land; it shall be for the priests, the ministers of the sanctuary, who come near to minister to Yahweh. It shall be a place for their houses and a holy place for the sanctuary.
Numbers 1:51When the tabernacle is to move, the Levites shall take it down; and when the tabernacle is to be set up, the Levites shall set it up. The stranger who comes near shall be put to death.
Numbers 3:10You shall appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall keep their priesthood, but the stranger who comes near shall be put to death.”
Numbers 3:38Those who encamp before the tabernacle eastward, in front of the Tent of Meeting toward the sunrise, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the requirements of the sanctuary for the duty of the children of Israel. The outsider who comes near shall be put to death.
Numbers 17:13Everyone who keeps approaching Yahweh’s tabernacle, dies! Will we all perish?”
Numbers 17:13Everyone who keeps approaching Yahweh’s tabernacle, dies! Will we all perish?”
Numbers 18:7You and your sons with you shall keep your priesthood for everything of the altar, and for that within the veil. You shall serve. I give you the service of the priesthood as a gift. The stranger who comes near shall be put to death.”
Deuteronomy 20:3and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
1 Samuel 17:41The Philistine walked and came near to David; and the man who bore the shield went before him.
2 Samuel 18:25The watchman cried, and told the king. The king said, “If he is alone, there is news in his mouth.” He came closer and closer.
1 Kings 4:27Those officers provided food for king Solomon, and for all who came to king Solomon’s table, every man in his month. They let nothing be lacking.