קְרֵבִ֥ים
𐤒𐤓𐤁𐤉𐤌
qârêb
are drawing near
Adjective meaning 'near' or 'close' in physical or metaphorical sense; also functions as an adverb signifying proximity. Used to describe spatial nearness (e.g., a neighboring object or person), relational nearness (such as kin or an associate), and temporal proximity (an event about to happen). Can indicate readiness, opportunity, or imminence depending on context.
Deuteronomy 20:3 · Word #6
Lexicon H7131
| Lemma | קָרֵב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | qârêb |
| Strong's | H7131 |
| Definition | Adjective meaning 'near' or 'close' in physical or metaphorical sense; also functions as an adverb signifying proximity. Used to describe spatial nearness (e.g., a neighboring object or person), relational nearness (such as kin or an associate), and temporal proximity (an event about to happen). Can indicate readiness, opportunity, or imminence depending on context. |
Morphology HAampa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | are drawing near |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7131-03
near ones
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root meaning "to draw near" and expresses the state of being near. The masculine plural form is preserved by rendering it as "near ones," reflecting both plurality and adjectival function. |
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