Strong's H7169 · Hebrew
קָרַץ
qârats · /kaw-rats'/
Definition
to pinch, i.e. (partially) to bite the lips, blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from it)
KJV: form, move, wink.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קָרַץ across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs3 verses
He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
Proverbs 10:10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. fall: Heb. be beaten
Proverbs 16:30He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7169 (qârats) mean?
to pinch, i.e. (partially) to bite the lips, blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from it)
How many times does H7169 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7169 (קָרַץ) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “winketh.”
How is qârats translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7169 is rendered as “winketh” (2×), “formed” (1×), “moving” (1×), “wink” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word קָרַץ come from?
a primitive root;