Strong’s H3766

כָּרַע

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kara`

Pronunciation

kah-rah'

Definition

To bow, to kneel, to bend, to bring low

Meaning

to bend the knee, to sink, to prostrate

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kara" primarily means to bow down or to kneel. It is often used in the context of showing reverence, submission, or humility, either before God or in a social context. The act of bowing or kneeling is a physical expression of respect, worship, or supplication.

Bible references

Genesis 49:9;Numbers 24:9;Judges 5:27;Judges 5:27;Judges 5:27;Judges 7:5;Judges 7:6;Judges 11:35;Judges 11:35;1 Samuel 4:19;2 Samuel 22:40;1 Kings 8:54;1 Kings 19:18;2 Kings 1:13;2 Kings 9:24;2 Chronicles 7:3;2 Chronicles 29:29;Ezra 9:5;Esther 3:2;Esther 3:2;Esther 3:5;Job 4:4;Job 31:10;Job 39:3;Psalm 17:13