Strong's H3766 · Hebrew
כָּרַע
kâraʻ · /kaw-rah'/
Definition
to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
KJV: bow (down, self), bring down (low), cast down, couch, fall, feeble, kneeling, sink, smite (stoop) down, subdue, [idiom] very.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered כָּרַע across 26 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges4 verses
At her feet he bowed, he fell, he lay down: at her feet he bowed, he fell: where he bowed, there he fell down dead. At: Heb. Between dead: Heb. destroyed
Judges 7:5So he brought down the people unto the water: and the LORD said unto Gideon, Every one that lappeth of the water with his tongue, as a dog lappeth, him shalt thou set by himself; likewise every one that boweth down upon his knees to drink.
Judges 7:6And the number of them that lapped, putting their hand to their mouth, were three hundred men: but all the rest of the people bowed down upon their knees to drink water.
Judges 11:35And it came to pass, when he saw her, that he rent his clothes, and said, Alas, my daughter! thou hast brought me very low, and thou art one of them that trouble me: for I have opened my mouth unto the LORD, and I cannot go back.
1 Kings2 verses
And it was so, that when Solomon had made an end of praying all this prayer and supplication unto the LORD, he arose from before the altar of the LORD, from kneeling on his knees with his hands spread up to heaven.
1 Kings 19:18Yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal, and every mouth which hath not kissed him. I have: or, I will leave
2 Kings2 verses
And he sent again a captain of the third fifty with his fifty. And the third captain of fifty went up, and came and fell on his knees before Elijah, and besought him, and said unto him, O man of God, I pray thee, let my life, and the life of these fifty thy servants, be precious in thy sight. fell: Heb. bowed
2 Kings 9:24And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot. drew: Heb. filled his hand with a bow sunk: Heb. bowed
2 Chronicles2 verses
And when all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down, and the glory of the LORD upon the house, they bowed themselves with their faces to the ground upon the pavement, and worshipped, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
2 Chronicles 29:29And when they had made an end of offering, the king and all that were present with him bowed themselves, and worshipped. present: Heb. found
Esther2 verses
Job3 verses
Psalms7 verses
Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword: disappoint: Heb. prevent his face which is: or, by
Psalms 18:39For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued under me those that rose up against me. subdued: Heb. caused to bow
Psalms 20:8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
Psalms 22:29All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul.
Psalms 72:9They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
Psalms 78:31The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down the chosen men of Israel. smote: Heb. made to bow Chosen: or, young men
Psalms 95:6O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3766 (kâraʻ) mean?
to bend the knee; by implication, to sink, to prostrate
How many times does H3766 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3766 (כָּרַע) appears in 26 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “bowed.”
How is kâraʻ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3766 is rendered as “bowed” (10×), “down” (9×), “bow” (3×), “fell” (2×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word כָּרַע come from?
a primitive root;