Strong’s H7149

קִרְיָא

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

qirya'

Pronunciation

keer-YAH

Definition

City, town

Meaning

building

Usage

The term "qirya" or "qiryah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a city or town. It often refers to a populated area that is smaller than a metropolis but larger than a village. The word emphasizes the communal and structured nature of such settlements, often enclosed by walls for protection.

Bible references

Ezra 4:10;Ezra 4:12;Ezra 4:13;Ezra 4:15;Ezra 4:15;Ezra 4:15;Ezra 4:16;Ezra 4:19;Ezra 4:21