Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3738

Strong's H3738 · Hebrew

כָּרָה

kârâh · /kaw-raw'/

Number
H3738
Language
Hebrew
Original word
כָּרָה
Transliteration
kârâh
Pronunciation
kaw-raw'
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open

KJV: dig, [idiom] make (a banquet), open.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּרָה across 16 verses.

digged8×
dig2×
made2×
diggeth1×
opened1×
pierced1×
up1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis2 verses
Exodus1 verse
Numbers1 verse
2 Chronicles1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms6 verses
Proverbs2 verses
Jeremiah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3738 (kârâh) mean?

properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open

How many times does H3738 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3738 (כָּרָה) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “digged.”

How is kârâh translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3738 is rendered as “digged” (8×), “dig” (2×), “made” (2×), “diggeth” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word כָּרָה come from?

a primitive root;