Strong's Lexicon qaram: To cover, to weave together, to intertwine Original Word: קָרַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "qaram," the concept of covering or weaving can be related to Greek terms such as "συμπλέκω" (symplekō - to entwine) and "καλύπτω" (kalyptō - to cover). Usage: The Hebrew verb "qaram" primarily means to cover or to weave together. It conveys the idea of intertwining or interlacing materials, often in the context of creating a protective or decorative covering. This term is used metaphorically in the Bible to describe the intricate and intentional work of God in creation and in the lives of His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, weaving and covering were significant activities, both practically and symbolically. Weaving was a common domestic task, essential for creating garments, tents, and other necessary items. Symbolically, weaving could represent the complexity and interconnectedness of life, as well as the protective and providential care of God. The act of covering was also associated with protection, modesty, and sanctity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to spread or lay (something over) NASB Translation cover (1), covered* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָרַם] verb spread or lay something over (Late Hebrew id. form a crust, so Hiph`il יקרים על Ecclus 43:20; Aramaic קְרַם,  , incrust, overlay); — Qal Perfect1singular וְקָרַמְתִּ֫י עֲלֵיכֶם עוֺר Ezekiel 37:6 I will spread skin over you (i.e. the dry bones); Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּקְרַם עֲלֵיהֶם עוֺר Ezekiel 37:8 (so Gi van d. H.; Baer וַיִּקְרָם, of which conflicting explanations Ges§§ 9u, 29i), indefinite subject instead of passive; but read Niph`al וַיִּקָּ֫רֶם ᵑ6 (compare ᵑ9) Co Berthol Toy Krae. קרן (√ of following; meaning dubious; compare Assyrian ‡arnu, Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cover A primitive root; to cover -- cover. Forms and Transliterations וְקָרַמְתִּ֤י וַיִּקְרַ֧ם ויקרם וקרמתי vaiyikRam vekaramTi way·yiq·ram wayyiqram wə·qā·ram·tî wəqāramtîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 37:6 HEB: עֲלֵיכֶ֣ם בָּשָׂ֗ר וְקָרַמְתִּ֤י עֲלֵיכֶם֙ ע֔וֹר NAS: grow back on you, cover you with skin KJV: flesh upon you, and cover you with skin, INT: on flesh cover with skin Ezekiel 37:8 2 Occurrences |
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Late Hebrew קֶרֶן, Phoenician קרן, Aramaic קַרְנָא, 
, all horn; Sabean קרן spur of mountain (?) HomChrest. 127; see also Arabic 
part of man's head where horns are in beasts, 
corner, extremity, of anything Frey, horn of uterus, Lane). 
