Strong's H3648 · Hebrew
כָּמַר
kâmar · /kaw-mar'/
Definition
properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity)
KJV: be black, be kindled, yearn.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּמַר across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Lamentations1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3648 (kâmar) mean?
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 many times does H3648 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3648 (כָּמַר) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “black.”
How is kâmar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3648 is rendered as “black” (1×), “kindled” (1×), “yearn” (1×), “yearned” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word כָּמַר come from?
a primitive root;