◄ 7176. qereth ►
Lexicon qereth: City, town Original Word: קֶרֶת Part of Speech: Noun Feminine Transliteration: qereth Pronunciation: keh-reth Phonetic Spelling: (keh'-reth) Definition: City, town Meaning: a city Strong's Exhaustive Concordance city From qarah in the sense of building; a city -- city. see HEBREW qarah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from qarah Definition town, city NASB Translation city (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קֶ֫רֶת] noun feminine town, city (late poetry) (compare Phoenician קרת חדשת proper name, of a location in Cyprus, also = Carthage, and perhaps Cirta, Tigranocerta; compare Thes); — always קָ֑רֶת; — of Job's city, Job 29:7; indefinite Proverbs 8:3; Proverbs 9:3,14; city as a corporate body of men Proverbs 11:11. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to build or to found. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2487: Ἰεριχώ (Iericho) • Refers to the city of Jericho, a significant city in biblical narratives. • G4628: σκάφη (skaphe) • While not directly related in meaning, this Greek term refers to a basin or trough, illustrating the diversity of terms used to describe physical structures or locations in biblical texts. The term קֶרֶת, though not extensively used, contributes to the rich tapestry of biblical language that describes human settlements and their roles in the unfolding biblical narrative. Usage: The term קֶרֶת is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a city or town, often in a poetic or figurative sense. It is not frequently used in the biblical text but carries the connotation of an established or fortified place. Context: The Hebrew word קֶרֶת (Qeret) appears in the context of describing a city or town, often with an emphasis on its established nature or its role as a center of habitation and activity. The term is used in poetic passages, highlighting the city's significance as a place of human settlement and civilization. In the ancient Near Eastern context, cities were not only centers of population but also hubs of culture, commerce, and governance. The use of קֶרֶת in the Hebrew Bible reflects these aspects, portraying cities as integral parts of the societal and spiritual landscape. The word is related to the concept of building and founding, suggesting a sense of permanence and structure. Forms and Transliterations קָ֑רֶת קָֽרֶת׃ קרת קרת׃ Karet qā·reṯ qāreṯ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 29:7 HEB: שַׁ֣עַר עֲלֵי־ קָ֑רֶת בָּ֝רְח֗וֹב אָכִ֥ין NAS: out to the gate of the city, When I took KJV: to the gate through the city, [when] I prepared INT: to the gate of the city the square took Proverbs 8:3 HEB: שְׁעָרִ֥ים לְפִי־ קָ֑רֶת מְב֖וֹא פְתָחִ֣ים NAS: at the opening to the city, At the entrance KJV: at the entry of the city, at the coming INT: the gates the opening to the city the entrance of the doors Proverbs 9:3 HEB: גַּ֝פֵּ֗י מְרֹ֣מֵי קָֽרֶת׃ NAS: of the heights of the city: KJV: upon the highest places of the city, INT: the tops of the heights of the city Proverbs 9:14 HEB: כִּ֝סֵּ֗א מְרֹ֣מֵי קָֽרֶת׃ NAS: by the high places of the city, KJV: in the high places of the city, INT: A seat the high of the city Proverbs 11:11 HEB: יְ֭שָׁרִים תָּר֣וּם קָ֑רֶת וּבְפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים NAS: of the upright a city is exalted, KJV: of the upright the city is exalted: INT: of the upright is exalted A city the mouth of the wicked 5 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 7176 5 Occurrences qā·reṯ — 5 Occ.