הַקְרֵ֣ב
𐤄𐤒𐤓𐤁
qârab
bring near
To approach, come near in space, time, or relationship; to bring or cause to approach, to present or offer something (especially an offering or gift), to draw near for a particular purpose. The verbal root conveys a dynamic movement toward a person, place, or condition, either literally (physical proximity) or figuratively (in relationship, cultic practice, or time). In causative stems (Hiphil, etc.), it frequently denotes the act of bringing someone or something into proximity, such as presenting an offering.
Numbers 18:2 · Word #8
Lexicon H7126
| Lemma | קָרַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | qârab |
| Strong's | H7126 |
| Definition | To approach, come near in space, time, or relationship; to bring or cause to approach, to present or offer something (especially an offering or gift), to draw near for a particular purpose. The verbal root conveys a dynamic movement toward a person, place, or condition, either literally (physical proximity) or figuratively (in relationship, cultic practice, or time). In causative stems (Hiphil, etc.), it frequently denotes the act of bringing someone or something into proximity, such as presenting an offering. |
Morphology HVhv2ms
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | h — Hiphil — Causative active |
| Conjugation | v — Imperative — A command |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
Common Translation
| Phrase | bring near |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7126-09
Bring near!
| Morphological Notes | Hiphil imperative, 2nd person masculine singular from קרב. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Hiphil stem makes the verb causative, meaning "cause to come near" or "bring near." As a 2nd masculine singular imperative, it is a direct command addressed to one male individual. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Cause to approach!
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "bring near". |