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קְרָב H7128
H7128 is the Hebrew word קְרָב, transliterated qᵉrâb and said ker-awb'. The King James Version most often renders it battle.
What it means
hostile encounter.
Where it comes from
from H7126 (קָרַב).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 6 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: battle, war.
Verses using קְרָב
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
2 Samuel 17:11 · KJV
Therefore I counsel that all Israel be generally gathered unto thee, from Dan even to Beersheba, as the sand that is by the sea for multitude; and that thou go to battle in thine own person.
Job 38:23 · KJV
Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, against the day of battle and war?
Psalm 55:18 · KJV
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Psalm 55:21 · KJV
The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Psalm 144:1 · KJV
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
Ecclesiastes 9:18 · KJV
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7128 mean?
H7128 is the Hebrew word קְרָב (qᵉrâb), meaning hostile encounter.
How is H7128 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it battle (3 times), war (3 times).
How many times does H7128 appear in the Bible?
קְרָב (qᵉrâb) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7128 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7126 (קָרַב).
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