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Lexicon :: Strong's H7167 - qāraʿ

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קָרַע
Transliteration
qāraʿ
Pronunciation
kaw-rah'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2074

Strong’s Definitions

קָרַע qâraʻ, kaw-rah'; a primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them):—cut out, rend, × surely, tear.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 63x

The KJV translates Strong's H7167 in the following manner: rent (54x), tear (4x), rend away (2x), cut (1x), cut out (1x), surely (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 63x
The KJV translates Strong's H7167 in the following manner: rent (54x), tear (4x), rend away (2x), cut (1x), cut out (1x), surely (1x).

  1. to tear, tear in pieces

    1. (Qal)

      1. to tear, rend

      2. to tear away or out

      3. to tear, rend asunder

        1. to make wide or large (of eyes)

        2. to rend open (of heavens)

      4. to tear, rend (of wild beasts)

    2. (Niphal) to be rent, be split asunder

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
קָרַע qâraʻ, kaw-rah'; a primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them):—cut out, rend, × surely, tear.
STRONGS H7167: Abbreviations
קָרַע 63 verb tear (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic bdb090202 strike head, bell, etc., beat drum, box ear, gnash teeth (Frey Dozy); also impugn, censure); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person masculine singular ק׳ 1 Samuel 15:28 +, etc.; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular זַיִּקְרַע Genesis 37:29 +; 1st person singular suffix אֶקְרָעֶנָּה 1 Kings 11:12, etc.; Imperative masculine plural קִרְעוּ 2 Samuel 3:31; Joel 2:13; Infinitive absolute קָרֹעַ 1 Kings 11:11; construct לִקְרוֺעַ Ecclesiastes 3:7, suffix קָרְעִי Ezra 9:5; Participle active קֹרֵעַ 1 Kings 11:31; passive קָרוּעַ 2 Samuel 15:32, etc.; — tear, rend:
1.
a. usually (39 times) of rending garment in
(1) sign of grief, distress: בֶּגֶד (29 times) Genesis 37:29, 34; Genesis 44:13; 2 Samuel 13:19 +; לִשְׁנַיִם קְרָעִים ב׳ ק׳ 2 Kings 2:12, לְבַבְכֶם וְאַל ב׳ ק׳ Joel 2:13; participle Pass. בְּגָדָיו ק׳ 2 Samuel 1:2; construct קְרֻעֵי ב׳ torn of garments (pers. with torn garments 2 Samuel 13:31 (but read קָֽרְעוּ ב׳ Greek Version of the LXX Vulgate Th We and others), 2 Kings 18:37 = Isaiah 36:22; Jeremiah 41:5; מְעִיל Job 1:20; Job 2:12; Ezra 9:3 (+ בֶּנֶד), כְּתֹנֶת 2 Samuel 13:19, קָרוּעַ כֻּתָּנְתּוֺ 2 Samuel 15:32 (Ges§ 121d); שְׂמָתֹ Genesis 37:34; Genesis 44:13; Joshua 7:6; passive participle מַדָּיו קְרֻעִים 1 Samuel 4:12;
† (2) as symbolic act, שַׂלְמָה שְׁנֵים עָשָׁר קְרָעִים ק׳ 1 Kings 11:30;
† (3) absolute עֵת לִקְרוֺעַ וְעֵת לִתְמּוֺר Ecclesiastes 3:7.
b. tear away or out: veils Ezekiel 13:21, fillets from (מֵעַל) arms Ezekiel 13:20, mark of leprosy out of (מִן) garment Leviticus 13:56.
†2. tear away sovereignty (under figure of garment), subject י׳, מֵעַל person 1 Samuel 15:28; 1 Kings 11:11, also מִיַּד 1 Samuel 28:17; 1 Kings 11:12, 31, מִן 1 Kings 14:8, absolute 1 Kings 11:13; with accusative יִשׂ׳ + מֵעַל 2 Kings 17:21.
†3. tear, rend asunder:
a. book with (ב) knife Jeremiah 36:23.
b. = make wide, large, eyes, with (ב) stibium Jeremiah 4:30; windows, לוֺ וק׳ [ו]חַלּוֺנָ֑י Jeremiah 22:14.
c. rend open heavens, and descend of י׳, Isaiah 63:19.
4. tear, rend, of wild beasts: י׳ as fierce bear Hosea 13:8 (object סְגוֺר לִבָּם); figurative of human foes Psalm 35:15 (accusative of person omitted), so Hup and others, but (from context) Ol Bae We and others malign, rail (compare Arabic above); > Gr and others קָרְאוֺ.
† Niph. be rent, of garment (מְעִיל), Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular וַיִּקָּרַ֑ע 1 Samuel 15:27, יִקָּרֵעַ Exodus 28:32; Exodus 39:23; be rent, split asunder, of altar 1 Kings 13:3, 5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

37:29; 37:29; 37:34; 37:34; 44:13; 44:13

Exodus

28:32; 39:23

Leviticus

13:56

Joshua

7:6

1 Samuel

4:12; 15:27; 15:28; 15:28; 28:17

2 Samuel

1:2; 3:31; 13:19; 13:19; 13:31; 15:32; 15:32

1 Kings

11:11; 11:11; 11:12; 11:12; 11:13; 11:30; 11:31; 11:31; 13:3; 13:5; 14:8

2 Kings

2:12; 17:21; 18:37

Ezra

9:3; 9:5

Job

1:20; 2:12

Psalms

35:15

Ecclesiastes

3:7; 3:7

Isaiah

36:22; 63:19

Jeremiah

4:30; 22:14; 36:23; 41:5

Ezekiel

13:20; 13:21

Hosea

13:8

Joel

2:13; 2:13

H7167

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Strong's Number H7167 matches the Hebrew קָרַע (qāraʿ),
which occurs 63 times in 60 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

Page 1 / 2 (Gen 37:29–Isa 37:1)

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 37:29 - Some time later, Reuben returned to get Joseph out of the cistern. When he discovered that Joseph was missing, he tore his clothes in grief.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 37:34 - Then Jacob tore his clothes and dressed himself in burlap. He mourned deeply for his son for a long time.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 44:13 - When the brothers saw this, they tore their clothing in despair. Then they loaded their donkeys again and returned to the city.

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Unchecked Copy BoxExo 28:32 - with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. Reinforce the opening with a woven collar[fn] so it will not tear.

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Unchecked Copy Box Exo 39:23

Unchecked Copy BoxExo 39:23 - with an opening for Aaron’s head in the middle of it. The opening was reinforced with a woven collar[fn] so it would not tear.

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Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:56 - But if the priest examines it and finds that the contaminated area has faded after being washed, he must cut the spot from the clothing, the fabric, or the leather.

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Unchecked Copy BoxNum 14:6 - Two of the men who had explored the land, Joshua son of Nun and Caleb son of Jephunneh, tore their clothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 7:6 - Joshua and the elders of Israel tore their clothing in dismay, threw dust on their heads, and bowed face down to the ground before the Ark of the LORD until evening.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 11:35

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 11:35 - When he saw her, he tore his clothes in anguish. “Oh, my daughter!” he cried out. “You have completely destroyed me! You’ve brought disaster on me! For I have made a vow to the LORD, and I cannot take it back.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 4:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 4:12 - A man from the tribe of Benjamin ran from the battlefield and arrived at Shiloh later that same day. He had torn his clothes and put dust on his head to show his grief.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:27 - As Samuel turned to go, Saul tried to hold him back and tore the hem of his robe.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 15:28

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 15:28 - And Samuel said to him, “The LORD has torn the kingdom of Israel from you today and has given it to someone else—one who is better than you.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 28:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 28:17 - The LORD has done just as he said he would. He has torn the kingdom from you and given it to your rival, David.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:2

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:2 - On the third day a man arrived from Saul’s army camp. He had torn his clothes and put dirt on his head to show that he was in mourning. He fell to the ground before David in deep respect.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:11 - David and his men tore their clothes in sorrow when they heard the news.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 3:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 3:31 - Then David said to Joab and all those who were with him, “Tear your clothes and put on burlap. Mourn for Abner.” And King David himself walked behind the procession to the grave.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 13:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:19 - But now Tamar tore her robe and put ashes on her head. And then, with her face in her hands, she went away crying.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 13:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 13:31 - The king got up, tore his robe, and threw himself on the ground. His advisers also tore their clothes in horror and sorrow.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 15:32

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 15:32 - When David reached the summit of the Mount of Olives where people worshiped God, Hushai the Arkite was waiting there for him. Hushai had torn his clothing and put dirt on his head as a sign of mourning.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:11 - So now the LORD said to him, “Since you have not kept my covenant and have disobeyed my decrees, I will surely tear the kingdom away from you and give it to one of your servants.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:12 - But for the sake of your father, David, I will not do this while you are still alive. I will take the kingdom away from your son.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:13 - And even so, I will not take away the entire kingdom; I will let him be king of one tribe, for the sake of my servant David and for the sake of Jerusalem, my chosen city.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:30

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:30 - and Ahijah took hold of the new cloak he was wearing and tore it into twelve pieces.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 11:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 11:31 - Then he said to Jeroboam, “Take ten of these pieces, for this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I am about to tear the kingdom from the hand of Solomon, and I will give ten of the tribes to you!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 13:3

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 13:3 - That same day the man of God gave a sign to prove his message. He said, “The LORD has promised to give this sign: This altar will split apart, and its ashes will be poured out on the ground.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 13:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 13:5 - At the same time a wide crack appeared in the altar, and the ashes poured out, just as the man of God had predicted in his message from the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 14:8

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 14:8 - I ripped the kingdom away from the family of David and gave it to you. But you have not been like my servant David, who obeyed my commands and followed me with all his heart and always did whatever I wanted.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 21:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 21:27 - But when Ahab heard this message, he tore his clothing, dressed in burlap, and fasted. He even slept in burlap and went about in deep mourning.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 2:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 2:12 - Elisha saw it and cried out, “My father! My father! I see the chariots and charioteers of Israel!” And as they disappeared from sight, Elisha tore his clothes in distress.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:7 - When the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his clothes in dismay and said, “This man sends me a leper to heal! Am I God, that I can give life and take it away? I can see that he’s just trying to pick a fight with me.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 5:8

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 5:8 - But when Elisha, the man of God, heard that the king of Israel had torn his clothes in dismay, he sent this message to him: “Why are you so upset? Send Naaman to me, and he will learn that there is a true prophet here in Israel.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 6:30

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 6:30 - When the king heard this, he tore his clothes in despair. And as the king walked along the wall, the people could see that he was wearing burlap under his robe next to his skin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 11:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 11:14 - When she arrived, she saw the newly crowned king standing in his place of authority by the pillar, as was the custom at times of coronation. The commanders and trumpeters were surrounding him, and people from all over the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. When Athaliah saw all this, she tore her clothes in despair and shouted, “Treason! Treason!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 17:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 17:21 - For when the LORD[fn] tore Israel away from the kingdom of David, they chose Jeroboam son of Nebat as their king. But Jeroboam drew Israel away from following the LORD and made them commit a great sin.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 18:37

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 18:37 - Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator; Shebna the court secretary; and Joah son of Asaph, the royal historian, went back to Hezekiah. They tore their clothes in despair, and they went in to see the king and told him what the Assyrian chief of staff had said.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 19:1

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 19:1 - When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 22:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 22:11 - When the king heard what was written in the Book of the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 22:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 22:19 - You were sorry and humbled yourself before the LORD when you heard what I said against this city and its people—that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 23:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 23:13 - When she arrived, she saw the newly crowned king standing in his place of authority by the pillar at the Temple entrance. The commanders and trumpeters were surrounding him, and people from all over the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Singers with musical instruments were leading the people in a great celebration. When Athaliah saw all this, she tore her clothes in despair and shouted, “Treason! Treason!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:19

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:19 - When the king heard what was written in the Law, he tore his clothes in despair.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 34:27

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 34:27 - You were sorry and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words against this city and its people. You humbled yourself and tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the LORD.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 9:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:3 - When I heard this, I tore my cloak and my shirt, pulled hair from my head and beard, and sat down utterly shocked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 9:5

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 9:5 - At the time of the sacrifice, I stood up from where I had sat in mourning with my clothes torn. I fell to my knees and lifted my hands to the LORD my God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 4:1

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 4:1 - When Mordecai learned about all that had been done, he tore his clothes, put on burlap and ashes, and went out into the city, crying with a loud and bitter wail.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 1:20

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 1:20 - Job stood up and tore his robe in grief. Then he shaved his head and fell to the ground to worship.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 2:12 - When they saw Job from a distance, they scarcely recognized him. Wailing loudly, they tore their robes and threw dust into the air over their heads to show their grief.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 35:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 35:15 - But they are glad now that I am in trouble;
they gleefully join together against me.
I am attacked by people I don’t even know;
they slander me constantly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ecc 3:7

Unchecked Copy BoxEcc 3:7 - A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 36:22

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 36:22 - Then Eliakim son of Hilkiah, the palace administrator; Shebna the court secretary; and Joah son of Asaph, the royal historian, went back to Hezekiah. They tore their clothes in despair, and they went in to see the king and told him what the Assyrian chief of staff had said.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 37:1 - When King Hezekiah heard their report, he tore his clothes and put on burlap and went into the Temple of the LORD.

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