Strong's H3739 · Hebrew
כָּרָה
kârâh · /kaw-raw'/
Definition
to purchase
KJV: buy, prepare.
Root / derivation: usually assigned as a primitive root, but probably only a special application of H3738 (כָּרָה) (through the common idea of planning implied in a bargain);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּרָה across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Deuteronomy1 verse
Job1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3739 (kârâh) mean?
to purchase
How many times does H3739 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3739 (כָּרָה) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “banquet.”
How is kârâh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3739 is rendered as “banquet” (1×), “bought” (1×), “buy” (1×), “prepared” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word כָּרָה come from?
usually assigned as a primitive root, but probably only a special application of H3738 (כָּרָה) (through the common idea of planning implied in a bargain);