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H7121 · קָרָא

qârâʼ

Primary-Source Attested

Strong’s definition

to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)

KJV gloss list in the source

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.

Source pronunciation notation: kaw-raw'

Derivation recorded by Strong

a primitive root (rather identical with H7122 (קָרָא) through the idea of accosting a person met);

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