Strong’s H7167
קָרַע
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
qara`
Pronunciation
kah-rah
Definition
To tear, rend, rip
Meaning
to rend
Usage
The Hebrew verb "qara" primarily means to tear or rend. It is often used in the context of tearing garments, which was a common expression of grief, mourning, or distress in ancient Israelite culture. The act of tearing one's clothes was a physical manifestation of inner turmoil or repentance. "Qara" can also refer to the tearing of other materials or objects.
Bible references
Genesis 37:29;Genesis 37:34;Genesis 44:13;Exodus 28:32;Exodus 39:23;Leviticus 13:56;Numbers 14:6;Joshua 7:6;Judges 11:35;1 Samuel 4:12;1 Samuel 15:27;1 Samuel 15:28;1 Samuel 28:17;2 Samuel 1:2;2 Samuel 1:11;2 Samuel 3:31;2 Samuel 13:19;2 Samuel 13:31;2 Samuel 13:31;2 Samuel 15:32;1 Kings 11:11;1 Kings 11:11;1 Kings 11:12;1 Kings 11:13;1 Kings 11:30