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קֶרֶת H7176
H7176 is the Hebrew word קֶרֶת, transliterated qereth and said keh'-reth. The King James Version most often renders it city.
What it means
a city.
Where it comes from
from H7136 (קָרָה) in the sense of building.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: city.
Verses using קֶרֶת
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Job 29:7 · KJV
When I went out to the gate through the city, when I prepared my seat in the street!
Proverbs 8:3 · KJV
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Proverbs 11:11 · KJV
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Common questions
What does Strong's H7176 mean?
H7176 is the Hebrew word קֶרֶת (qereth), meaning a city.
How is H7176 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it city (2 times), through the city (1 time).
How many times does H7176 appear in the Bible?
קֶרֶת (qereth) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H7176 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H7136 (קָרָה) in the sense of building.
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