H3740 כֵּרָה kêrâh → ← H3738 כָּרָה kârâh
3 languagesA portion or share received or acquired, often through purchase or provision; can refer to a supply of food, a banquet, acquisition of property, or an apportioned allotment depending on context. The term is used for tangible things acquired, such as supplies for a journey, a festive meal, or a purchased field.
Etymology
Derived from the root כרה meaning 'to dig, to excavate, to acquire by effort.' כֵּרָה (kêrâh) is a feminine noun formation likely connected to the notion of preparing or acquiring something, whether through digging, trade, or purchase.
Reflexes · not yet grouped by proto-form
| Language | Word | Meaning | Segmentation | Root |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinyarwanda | ikura | lot; method of distributing by drawing lots | -kura | |
| Kirundi | ikura | lot; a drawing of lots | -kura | |
| Swahili | kura | lot, share; a portion assigned by drawing lots; can refer to an allocation or share received, especially by drawing lots in a group. | k-r |