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כָּמַר H3648
H3648 is the Hebrew word כָּמַר, transliterated kâmar and said kaw-mar'. The King James Version most often renders it yearn.
What it means
properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity).
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: be black, be kindled, yearn.
Verses using כָּמַר
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 43:30 · KJV
And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
1 Kings 3:26 · KJV
Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.
Lamentations 5:10 · KJV
Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
Hosea 11:8 · KJV
How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3648 mean?
H3648 is the Hebrew word כָּמַר (kâmar), meaning properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity).
How is H3648 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it yearn (1 time), yearned (1 time), black (1 time), kindled (1 time).
How many times does H3648 appear in the Bible?
כָּמַר (kâmar) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3648 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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