שְׁאֵרוֹ הַקָּרֹב
Flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood · near (in place, kindred or time)
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שְׁאֵר H7607 flesh (as swelling out), as living or for food; generally food of any kind; figuratively, kindred by blood
קָרוֹב H7138 near (in place, kindred or time)
What does שְׁאֵרוֹ הַקָּרֹב (she'ero haqqarov) mean in the Bible?
שְׁאֵר · קָרוֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "near flesh; close kin".
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