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✡ Hebrew · Strong's H7121
H7121

קָרָא

qârâʼ [kaw-raw'] Verb
Core meaningto call out to (i

Lexical Definition

Strong's Hebrew H7121

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

KJV usage: 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.
Etymology: a primitive root (rather identical with 7122 through the idea of accosting a person met);
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon

call out to. Usage: 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. 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.

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