Strong’s H7128

קְרָב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

qrab

Pronunciation

keh-RAHV

Definition

Battle, war, conflict

Meaning

hostile encounter

Usage

The Hebrew word "qerab" primarily denotes a physical battle or war. It is used to describe the act of engaging in combat or conflict, often in the context of military encounters. The term can also imply a broader sense of struggle or confrontation, whether physical, spiritual, or moral.

Bible references

2 Samuel 17:11;Job 38:23;Psalm 55:18;Psalm 55:21;Psalm 68:30;Psalm 78:9;Psalm 144:1;Ecclesiastes 9:18;Zechariah 14:3