כָּתַר
ka.tar
“to surround”
Definition
to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
a primitive root;
- to surround 1a) (Piel) to surround 1b) (Hiphil) to surround, encircle
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Occurrences
כָּתַר appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Therefore the law is paralyzed,and justice never goes forth.For the wicked hem in the righteous,so that justice is perverted.
They surrounded the Benjamites, pursued them, and easily overtook them in the vicinity of Gibeah on the east.
“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show youthat there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
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