Strongs Number: H3648
- Hebrew Word
- כָּמַר
- Transliteration
- kâmar
- Phonetic
- kaw-mar'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
properly to intertwine or {contract} that {is} (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity)
- BDB Definition
-
1. to yearn, be kindled, be black (hot), grow warm and tender, be or grow hot, become hot, become emotionally agitated
a. (Niphal)
1. to grow warm and tender
2. to be or grow hot
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- be {black} be {kindled} yearn.