Strongs Number: H7121
- Hebrew Word
- קָרָא
- Transliteration
- qârâʼ
- Phonetic
- kaw-raw'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to call out to (that {is} properly address by {name} but used in a wide variety of applications)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
a. (Qal)
1. to call, cry, utter a loud sound
2. to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)
3. to proclaim
4. to read aloud, read (to oneself), read
5. to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow
6. to call, name, give name to, call by
b. (Niphal)
1. to call oneself
2. to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
c. (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
- Origin
- A primitive root (rather identical with H7122 through the idea of accosting a person met)
- Bible Usage
- bewray {[self]} that are {bidden} call ({for} {forth} {self} {upon}) cry ({unto}) (be) {famous} {guest} {invite} {mention} (give) {name} {preach} (make) proclaim ({-ation}) {pronounce} {publish} {read} {renowned} say.