Strong’s H7122

קָרָא

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

qara'

Pronunciation

kah-rah

Definition

To call, to proclaim, to read, to name

Meaning

to encounter

Usage

The Hebrew verb "qara" primarily means "to call" or "to proclaim." It is used in various contexts, including calling out to someone, proclaiming a message, reading aloud, or naming something. The word often conveys the act of summoning or inviting, as well as the declaration of a message or identity.

Bible references

Genesis 42:4;Genesis 42:38;Genesis 49:1;Exodus 1:10;Exodus 5:3;Leviticus 10:19;Deuteronomy 22:6;Deuteronomy 31:29;1 Samuel 4:1;1 Samuel 4:2;1 Samuel 9:14;1 Samuel 10:10;1 Samuel 13:10;1 Samuel 15:12;1 Samuel 16:4;1 Samuel 17:2;1 Samuel 17:21;1 Samuel 17:48;1 Samuel 17:48;1 Samuel 17:55;1 Samuel 18:6;1 Samuel 21:2;1 Samuel 23:28;1 Samuel 25:20;1 Samuel 25:32