Hebrew · H7350, H7138 · unreviewed

רָחוֹק וְקָרוֹב

Remote , literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious ; often used adverbially (with preposition) · near (in place, kindred or time)

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רָחוֹק H7350 remote , literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious ; often used adverbially (with preposition)
Pronunciation rāḥwōq
Distance as fundamental separation—spatial, temporal, or relational—expressing remoteness and the preciousness of what lies beyond reach
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קָרוֹב H7138 near (in place, kindred or time)
Pronunciation qārôḇ
Encompasses spatial proximity, relational kinship, and temporal imminence—fundamentally about closeness in multiple dimensions.
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What does רָחוֹק וְקָרוֹב (rāḥôq wᵉqārôḇ) mean in the Bible?

רָחוֹק · קָרוֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "far and near.". far and near.

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Meaning

far and near.
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