וַֽ/יִּקְרְבוּ֙
𐤅/𐤉𐤒𐤓𐤁𐤅
qârab
and they approached
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.
Numbers 31:48 · Word #1
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 HC/Vqw3mp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | V — Verb — An action or state |
| Binyan | q — Qal — Simple active |
| Conjugation | w — Sequential Imperfect — Imperfect with waw-consecutive, narrating past events |
| Person | 3 — 3rd person — Third person ("he/she/they") |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and they approached |
SIBI-P1 Translation H7126-52
and they drew near
| Morphological Notes | Verb, Qal stem, sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol), 3rd person masculine plural. |
| Rendering Rationale | The Qal stem expresses the simple active sense of approaching or drawing close. The sequential imperfect (wayyiqtol) with 3rd person masculine plural indicates a past narrative action performed by 'they.' |
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