קְרֵב
qe.rev
“to approach”
Definition
{to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose}
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7126 (קָרַב)
- to approach, come near 1a) (P'al) to approach 1b) (Pael) to offer, draw near 1c) (Aphel) to be summoned
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logos (G3056)
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Grammar & Morphology
Verb
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Occurrences
קְרֵב appears 7 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
At this time some astrologers came forward and maliciously accused the Jews,
Then Nebuchadnezzar approached the door of the blazing fiery furnace and called out, “Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out!”So Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fire,
In my vision in the night I continued to watch,and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven.He approached the Ancient of Daysand was led into His presence.
I approached one of those who were standing there, and I asked him the true meaning of all this.So he told me the interpretation of these things:
Then they will be able to offer sacrifices of a sweet aroma to the God of heaven and to pray for the lives of the king and his sons.
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