תִקְרְב֖וּ
𐤕𐤒𐤓𐤁𐤅
qârab
approach
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.
Leviticus 18:6 · 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 HVqi2mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | i — Imperfect — Incomplete or ongoing action |
| Person | 2 — 2nd person — Second person ("you") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | approach |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7126-39
you draw near
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem (simple active), imperfect conjugation, 2nd person masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses simple active movement toward nearness. The imperfect 2nd person masculine plural form indicates an ongoing or incomplete action performed by a group of males: "you (masc. pl.) draw near." |
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