Strong's H7176 · Hebrew
קֶרֶת
qereth · /keh'-reth/
Definition
a city
KJV: city.
Root / derivation: from H7136 (קָרָה) in the sense of building;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered קֶרֶת across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job1 verse
Proverbs4 verses
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Proverbs 9:3She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city,
Proverbs 9:14For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
Proverbs 11:11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7176 (qereth) mean?
a city
How many times does H7176 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7176 (קֶרֶת) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “city.”
How is qereth translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7176 is rendered as “city” (5×).
Where does the Hebrew word קֶרֶת come from?
from H7136 (קָרָה) in the sense of building;