כָּרָה
ka.rah (H3738B)
to pierce
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "ka.rah" (H3738B) has a straightforward meaning: to pierce. This physical action can be applied to various contexts, such as puncturing or perforating an object. The 14 occurrences of this word in the Bible suggest a range of usage that is not limited to a single theme or domain. The significance of "ka.rah" lies in its ability to convey a sense of sudden and often violent action. In the physical realm, piercing can be a forceful and irreversible process, leaving a lasting impact on the object. This dynamic is likely to be reflected in the biblical contexts where "ka.rah" is used, potentially conveying a sense of intensity or finality.
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He built an altar there, and called on Yahweh’s name, and pitched his tent there. There Isaac’s servants dug a well.
‘My father made me swear, saying, “Behold, I am dying. Bury me in my grave which I have dug for myself in the land of Canaan.” Now therefore, please let me go up and bury my father, and I will come again.’ ”
“If a man opens a pit, or if a man digs a pit and doesn’t cover it, and a bull or a donkey falls into it,
the well, which the princes dug, which the nobles of the people dug, with the scepter, and with their poles.” From the wilderness they traveled to Mattanah;
They buried him in his own tomb, which he had dug out for himself in David’s city, and laid him in the bed which was filled with sweet odors and various kinds of spices prepared by the perfumers’ art; and they made a very great fire for him.
He has dug a hole, and has fallen into the pit which he made.
Sacrifice and offering you didn’t desire. You have opened my ears. You have not required burnt offering and sin offering.
They have prepared a net for my steps. My soul is bowed down. They dig a pit before me. They fall into the middle of it themselves.
that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked.
The proud have dug pits for me, contrary to your law.
A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.
Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it. Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
Should evil be recompensed for good? For they have dug a pit for my soul. Remember how I stood before you to speak good for them, to turn away your wrath from them.
Let a cry be heard from their houses when you bring a troop suddenly on them; for they have dug a pit to take me and hidden snares for my feet.