Strong’s H3739

כָּרָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

karah

Pronunciation

kah-RAH

Definition

To dig, to make a pit, to prepare

Meaning

to purchase

Usage

The Hebrew verb "karah" primarily means "to dig" or "to excavate." It is often used in the context of digging a pit or a well. The term can also imply preparing or making something ready, often with a connotation of setting a trap or preparing a place for a specific purpose.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 2:6;2 Kings 6:23;Hosea 3:2