יִקְרָ֑ב
𐤉𐤒𐤓𐤁
yiqerav
draw near
a primitive root; to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose; (cause to) approach, (cause to) bring (forth, near), (cause to) come (near, nigh), (cause to) draw near (nigh), go (near), be at hand, join, be near, offer, present, produce, make ready, stand, take.
Leviticus 21:18 · Word #8
Lexicon H7126
| Lemma | קָרַב |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤒𐤓𐤁 |
| Transliteration | qârab |
| Strong's | H7126 |
| In-context | draw near |
Morphology HVqi3ms
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 | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
SIBI-P1 H7126-74
he shall draw near
| Root | קרב (q-r-b) |
| Core Meanings | nearness, approach, drawing close, proximity |
| Semantic Range | to approach, come near, draw close, enter into proximity, present oneself, approach for offering or worship, become imminent |
| Conceptual Significance | קרב frequently marks physical, relational, or cultic approach—especially drawing near to YHWH in worship or offering. It carries covenantal weight, as nearness to the divine presence implies access, holiness, and responsibility. |
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, imperfect (yiqtol) 3rd masculine singular. The imperfect can express future, habitual, or modal nuance (including jussive in certain contexts). Active voice, no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal imperfect 3rd masculine singular form denotes a simple active action performed by a male subject: "he" + future/incomplete aspect. "Draw near" preserves the core root sense of approaching or coming into proximity, maintaining the relational movement inherent in קרב. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root קרב (nearness, approach, drawing close, 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 (283 occurrences of H7126)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis 12:11 | הִקְרִ֖יב | hiqeriv | he was about to enter |
| Genesis 20:4 | קָרַ֖ב | qarav | come near |
| Genesis 27:41 | יִקְרְבוּ֙ | yiqerevu | are at hand |