Lexicon qaras: To bow down, to collapse, to fall Original Word: קָרַס Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stoop A primitive root; properly, to protrude; used only as denominative from qerec (for alliteration with qara'), to hunch, i.e. Be hump-backed -- stoop. see HEBREW qerec see HEBREW qara' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to bend down, stoop, crouch NASB Translation stooped over (1), stoops over (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [קָרַס] verb bend down, stoop, crouch (intransitive) (compare perhaps Arabic ![]() Qal Perfect3plural קָֽרְסוּ Isaiah 46:2; Participle קֹרֵס Isaiah 46:1 (both + כָּרַע); of vanquished gods of Babylon. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primitive rootCorresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4937 (συντρίβω, syntribō), which means to crush, break, or shatter. While the Greek term does not directly translate to the concept of being hump-backed, it shares the notion of physical impairment or damage, reflecting a similar theme of physical imperfection or injury. Usage: The term קָרַס (qaras) is used in the context of physical deformity, specifically referring to the condition of being hump-backed. It is a descriptive term that appears in the context of physical characteristics that are considered blemishes or imperfections. Context: The Hebrew verb קָרַס (qaras) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of bending or curving, particularly in reference to the human body. In the Old Testament, this term is used to describe a physical condition that is considered a defect, particularly in the context of Levitical laws concerning priestly qualifications. The condition of being hump-backed is mentioned as one of the physical blemishes that disqualify a descendant of Aaron from serving as a priest in the sanctuary. This reflects the broader biblical theme of physical wholeness and purity required for those who serve in the holy places. The term emphasizes the importance of physical integrity in the context of ancient Israelite worship practices. Forms and Transliterations קָרְס֤וּ קֹרֵ֣ס קרס קרסו kareSu koRes qā·rə·sū qārəsū qō·rês qōrêsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 46:1 HEB: כָּרַ֥ע בֵּל֙ קֹרֵ֣ס נְב֔וֹ הָיוּ֙ NAS: Nebo stoops over; Their images KJV: Nebo stoopeth, their idols INT: has bowed Bel stoops Nebo become Isaiah 46:2 2 Occurrences |