Strong's H3648 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כָּמַר (kâmar)

Pronunciation: kaw-mar'

POS: kaw-mar' Morph: v

Exegesis: a primitive root;

Definition: a primitive root; properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity); be black, be kindled, yearn.

KJV Usage: be black, be kindled, yearn.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) to yearn, be kindled, be black (hot), grow warm and tender, be or grow hot, become hot, become emotionally agitated
• 2. 1a) (Niphal)
• 3. 1a1) to grow warm and tender
• 4. 1a2) to be or grow hot

Cross References[edit | edit source]

• GREEK G4962
• GREEK G5015

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