qe.ra.vah denotes nearness to God, described as good and as something people delight in seeking.

The two construct-form occurrences describe nearness in relation to God: Psalm 73:28 calls it good for the speaker, while Isaiah 58:2 portrays people delighting in drawing near to God.

1. Nearness to God · dominant

   Both occurrences use the noun in the construct singular. In Psalm 73:28 the APB renders the clause "the nearness of God is good for me"; in Isaiah 58:2 it portrays people who "delight in drawing near to God."

   Psalm 73:28Isaiah 58:2

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the noun as "the nearness of God" in Psalm 73:28 and expresses the related clause as "drawing near to God" in Isaiah 58:2. These phrases confirm the verses' presentation rather than supply separate definitions.