Strong’s H7131

קָרֵב

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

qareb

Pronunciation

kah-reb

Definition

midst, inner part, inward, among

Meaning

near

Usage

The Hebrew word "qareb" primarily denotes the concept of "midst" or "inner part." It is used to describe the innermost part of something, whether it be a physical location, a group of people, or the inner being of a person. In the context of the Old Testament, "qareb" often refers to the presence of God among His people, the inner workings of the human heart, or the central part of a community or nation.

Bible references

Numbers 17:13;Numbers 17:13;Deuteronomy 20:3;1 Samuel 17:41;2 Samuel 18:25;1 Kings 4:27;Ezekiel 40:46;Ezekiel 45:4