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H3738 · כָּרָה

kârâh

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

properly, to dig; figuratively, to plot; generally, to bore or open

KJV gloss list in the source

dig, [idiom] make (a banquet), open.

Source pronunciation notation: kaw-raw'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root;

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