Deuteronomy 20:10
King James Version
9 Jun 2026
“When thou comest nigh unto a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace unto it.”
כִּי
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
קָרַב
you will draw near
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קָרַב
To draw near, to approach. Qarab. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. God's invitation is always to come closer.
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עַל
on/ it
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עַל
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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עִיר
a city
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עִיר
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
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