קְרָא
qe.ra
“to read”
Definition
{to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7121 (קָרָא)
- to call, read aloud, read out, shout 1a) (P'al) 1a1) to call, proclaim 1a2) to read aloud, read out 1b)(Ithp'el) to be summoned, be called
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Occurrences
קְרָא appears 9 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Then the herald loudly proclaimed, “O people of every nation and language, this is what you are commanded:
The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.”
So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
did this because Daniel, the one he named Belteshazzar, was found to have an extraordinary spirit, as well as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles, and solve difficult problems. Summon Daniel, therefore, and he will give you the interpretation.”
Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation.
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