H3648 כָּמַר

Strong's Hebrew Concordance · 4 KJV occurrences

כָּמַר

kâmar · kaw-mar'

Definition

properly, to intertwine or contract, i.e. (by implication) to shrivel (as with heat); figuratively, to be deeply affected with passion (love or pity)

KJV Renderings

be black, be kindled, yearn.

Derivation / Etymology

a primitive root;

KJV Verses (4)

Genesis 43:30And Joseph made haste; for his bowels did yearn upon his brother: and he sought where to weep; and he entered into his chamber, and wept there.
1 Kings 3:26Then spake the woman whose the living child was unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, but divide it.
Lamentations 5:10Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.
Hosea 11:8How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.