Strong's Lexicon qareh: To encounter, to meet, to happen Original Word: קָרֶה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4795 (συμβαίνω - symbaino): To happen, to come together - G4876 (συναντάω - synantao): To meet, to encounter Usage: The Hebrew verb "qareh" primarily conveys the idea of encountering or meeting, often in the context of events or occurrences that happen by chance or divine appointment. It can imply an unexpected meeting or an event that occurs without prior planning. The term is used to describe both ordinary and significant encounters, suggesting a sense of divine providence or fate in the unfolding of events. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of events happening by chance was often intertwined with the belief in divine providence. The Israelites understood that while events might seem random, they were ultimately under God's sovereign control. This perspective is reflected in the use of "qareh," where seemingly coincidental encounters are often seen as orchestrated by God for a specific purpose. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom qarah Definition chance, accident NASB Translation emission (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָרֶה] noun [masculine] chance, accident; — construct מִקְּרֵה לַיְלַה Deuteronomy 23:11 by reason of the chance of the night (i.e.nocturnal pollution, compare Leviticus 15:16). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance uncleanness by chance, accidental disqualificationFrom qarah; an (unfortunate) occurrence, i.e. Some accidental (ceremonial) disqualification -- uncleanness that chanceth. see HEBREW qarah Forms and Transliterations מִקְּרֵה־ מקרה־ mikkereh miq·qə·rêh- miqqərêh-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 23:10 HEB: יִהְיֶ֥ה טָה֖וֹר מִקְּרֵה־ לָ֑יְלָה וְיָצָא֙ NAS: of a nocturnal emission, then he must go KJV: that is not clean by reason of uncleanness that chanceth him by night, INT: is not clean emission of a nocturnal go 1 Occurrence |
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