Strong's H7128 · Hebrew
קְרָב
qᵉrâb · /ker-awb'/
Definition
hostile encounter
KJV: battle, war.
Root / derivation: from H7126 (קָרַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קְרָב across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Psalms5 verses
He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Psalms 55:21The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Psalms 68:30Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves of the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou the people that delight in war. the company: or, the beasts of the reeds scatter: or, he scattereth
Psalms 78:9The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the day of battle. carrying: Heb. throwing forth
Psalms 144:1A Psalm of David. Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: strength: Heb. rock to war: Heb. to the war, etc
Ecclesiastes1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7128 (qᵉrâb) mean?
hostile encounter
How many times does H7128 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7128 (קְרָב) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “battle.”
How is qᵉrâb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7128 is rendered as “battle” (5×), “war” (4×).
Where does the Hebrew word קְרָב come from?
from H7126 (קָרַב);