קְרָב (qe.rav)
qe.rav
war
A:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Aramaic noun qerav refers directly to war or battle. It appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 7:21, where it describes the horn’s aggressive actions against the saints. As a cognate of the Hebrew qarab (H7128), it carries the same core meaning of armed conflict or military engagement.
Its single occurrence places it in a vision of cosmic struggle, emphasizing the intensity of the opposition faced by God’s people. The word is straightforward, denoting the physical reality of war rather than metaphorical strife. Translators consistently render it as "war," reflecting its clear and unambiguous usage in this specific context.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When you encounter the reality of conflict in your life, it can feel overwhelming. The word qerav describes a tangible, physical struggle rather than an abstract idea. In Daniel 7:21, this term highlights the intensity of opposition faced by God’s people. It reminds us that spiritual battles often manifest in real-world difficulties.
Yet this verse also shows that despite the severity of the war, the saints ultimately prevail. This assurance offers hope during your own seasons of trial. You are not fighting alone, and the outcome is secured by God’s sovereignty.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- war1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- קְרָ֖ב1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 7:21
I saw, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them,
This occurrence specifically uses qerav to describe the horn's aggressive military action against the saints, grounding the vision in physical conflict.