Strong's H3746 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כָּרִי (kârîy)

Pronunciation: kaw-ree'

POS: kaw-ree' Morph: a

Exegesis: perhaps an abridged plural of in the sense of leader (of the flock);

Definition: perhaps an abridged plural of כַּר in the sense of leader (of the flock); a life-guardsman; captains, Cherethites (from the margin).

KJV Usage: captains, Cherethites (from the margin).

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. 1) a group of foreign mercenary soldiers serving as a bodyguard for king David; also executioners

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