כָּמַר

ka.marVerbH3648

to grow warm

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to yearn, be kindled, be black (hot), grow warm and tender, be or grow hot, become hot, become emotionally agitated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to grow warm and tender 1a2) to be or grow hot

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

4 times

Appears 4 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

1 Kings
1
Genesis
1
Hosea
1
Lamentations
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 3:26
  • Genesis 43:30
  • Hosea 11:8
  • Lamentations 5:10

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