כְּרָא (ka.ra)
ka.ra
be distressed
A:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Hebrew verb ka.ra appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Daniel 7:15. In this specific context, it describes the prophet’s internal state as he watches a disturbing vision unfold. The term conveys a sense of being deeply distressed or grieved by what is seen, reflecting a heavy emotional burden rather than simple confusion.
Its presence in the Aramaic section of Daniel highlights the human cost of receiving apocalyptic revelation. While the text focuses on cosmic events, this single word grounds the narrative in Daniel’s personal reaction. It shows that even a faithful servant can feel overwhelmed by the weight of divine mysteries, emphasizing the tension between heavenly clarity and earthly understanding.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we encounter difficult truths or unsettling events in life, it is natural to feel a heavy weight on our hearts. This Hebrew word describes that specific kind of inner distress, where the spirit feels grieved by what the eyes have seen. It reminds us that even those who walk closely with God experience deep emotional burdens when facing mysteries beyond their full understanding.
Daniel’s experience shows that feeling troubled does not mean a lack of faith. Instead, it highlights the honest human response to overwhelming spiritual realities. We are invited to bring these heavy feelings before God, knowing that He understands our grief and meets us in our vulnerability without requiring us to hide our pain.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- it was distressed1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֶתְכְּרִיַּ֥ת1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 7:15
“As for me, Daniel, my spirit was grieved within my body, and the visions of my head troubled me.
This verse captures the prophet's personal grief as he witnesses apocalyptic visions, grounding cosmic events in his own emotional struggle.