Lexicon
כֶּ֫רַע
ka.ra
H3767
H:N-F Hebrew

leg

9
Occurrences
3
Books
Hebrew
Language

ka.ra denotes paired legs, whether animal remains, sacrificial parts, or the leaping limbs of winged swarmers.

The term consistently denotes paired legs: parts of animals prepared or presented in sacrificial procedures, the two legs rescued from a lion, and the legs of winged swarmers used for leaping.

Senses in use

  1. Paired legs in animal and insect contexts · dominant

    In Exodus 12:9 and Exodus 29:17, the construct forms identify the legs belonging to the animal alongside its head, inward parts, and other pieces; the APB renders the clauses with “its legs.” In Leviticus 1:13, Leviticus 8:21, and Leviticus 9:14, absolute dual forms occur where the legs are washed before the offering is burned. Amos 3:12 depicts two legs rescued from a lion, while Leviticus 11:21 places legs above the feet of winged swarmers for leaping.

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the supplied verses, the APB regularly presents the term as “legs,” including animal parts to be washed or prepared, two legs rescued from a lion, and the legs of leaping winged swarmers. This rendering is confirmed by the surrounding clauses rather than treated as a separate lexical distinction.

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Across Scripture