קָרַץ
To pinch , i.e. (partially) to bite the lips , blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from it)
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What does קָרַץ (qarats) mean in the Bible?
קָרַץ (qarats) is a Hebrew word meaning "to pinch , i.e. (partially) to bite the lips , blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from it)". to pinch, i. The gesture represents hidden schemes that harm others.
Meaning
Pinching action ranges from subtle facial gestures of malice to deliberate shaping of material
to pinch, i.e. (partially) to bite the lips, blink the eyes (as a gesture of malice), or (fully) to squeeze off (a piece of clay in order to mould a vessel from it) BDB: nip Usage: form, move, wink.
Why This Word Matters
The gesture represents hidden schemes that harm others. Proverbs 10:10
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 4×
Pual intensive passive — intensive action received by the subject 1×
Biblical Occurrences
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