Strong’s H3740

כֵּרָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

kerah

Pronunciation

keh-raw'

Definition

Pit, excavation

Meaning

a purchase

Usage

The Hebrew word "kerah" refers to a pit or an excavation, often used in the context of a trap or a place of entrapment. It is typically used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone is ensnared or caught, often due to their own actions or the deceit of others.

Bible references

2 Kings 6:23