קְרִ֨יבוּ
𐤒𐤓𐤉𐤁𐤅
qerivu
they approached
(Aramaic) corresponding to קָרַב; {to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose}; approach, come (near, nigh), draw near.
Daniel 6:13 · Word #2
Lexicon H7127
| Lemma | קְרֵב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | qᵉrêb |
| Strong's | H7127 |
| In-context | they approached |
Morphology AVQp3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | |
| Conjugation | p — Perfect — Completed action |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
SIBI-P1 H7127-04
they drew near
| Root | קרב (q-r-b) |
| Core Meanings | nearness, approach, drawing near, proximity |
| Semantic Range | to approach, come near, draw near, present oneself, advance toward, bring into proximity (in other stems, causative) |
| Conceptual Significance | The concept of drawing near is central in biblical thought, often describing physical approach, approach to authority, or coming near to the presence of God. It can signal reverence, petition, confrontation, or covenantal encounter, emphasizing relational and spatial proximity. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic verb from קרב in the Peal stem (active simple stem), perfect tense, 3rd person masculine plural (AVqp3mp). Indicates a completed action performed by a masculine plural subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | The root קרב conveys the idea of nearness or approaching. This form is Aramaic Peal (Qal-equivalent) perfect, 3rd person masculine plural, indicating a completed action by multiple male subjects; "they drew near" preserves both the core sense of movement into proximity and the plural verbal form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קרב (nearness, approach, drawing near, proximity)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H7126-01 |
aqaravenu | I would bring him near |
H7128-01 |
baqerav | in the close-combat |
H7126-02 |
behaqerivam | when they caused (it) to draw near |
Word Usage (9 occurrences of H7127)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 3:8 | קְרִ֖בוּ | qerivu | came forward |
| Daniel 3:26 | קְרֵ֣ב | qerev | came near |
| Daniel 6:13 | קְרִ֨יבוּ | qerivu | they approached |