Strong’s H7136
קָרָה
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
qarah
Pronunciation
kah-RAH
Definition
To encounter, to meet, to happen, to befall
Meaning
to light upon, to bring about, to impose timbers
Usage
The Hebrew verb "qarah" primarily conveys the idea of encountering or meeting, often by chance or unexpectedly. It can also imply an event or occurrence that befalls someone, whether by divine orchestration or happenstance. The term is used in various contexts, including meetings between individuals, occurrences of events, and divine appointments.
Bible references
Genesis 24:12;Genesis 27:20;Genesis 42:29;Genesis 44:29;Exodus 3:18;Numbers 11:23;Numbers 23:3;Numbers 23:4;Numbers 23:15;Numbers 23:16;Numbers 35:11;Deuteronomy 25:18;Ruth 2:3;1 Samuel 28:10;2 Samuel 1:6;2 Chronicles 34:11;Nehemiah 2:8;Nehemiah 3:3;Nehemiah 3:6;Esther 4:7;Esther 6:13;Psalm 104:3;Ecclesiastes 2:14;Ecclesiastes 2:15;Ecclesiastes 9:11