### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **qᵉrîyʼâh**, represented by `{{H7150}}`, is defined as **a proclamation; preaching**. This specific noun appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible. It is derived from the root word קָרָא (qârâʼ), which means to call or proclaim, establishing its meaning as a declared message.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The single appearance of `{{H7150}}` is found in a moment of direct divine command. God instructs the prophet Jonah, "Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the **preaching** that I bid thee" [[Jonah 3:2]]. In this context, the **preaching** is not a message of Jonah's own creation, but a specific proclamation delivered on God's behalf. The term is framed by a sequence of commands to arise `{{H6965}}`, go `{{H3212}}`, and preach `{{H7121}}`, highlighting that the **preaching** is the ultimate purpose of a divine mission.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its sole context illuminate the meaning of `{{H7150}}`:
* `{{H7121}}` **qârâʼ** (preach): As the root of **qᵉrîyʼâh**, this verb means to call out, proclaim, or publish. It is used to describe the act of proclaiming liberty [[Isaiah 61:1]] and the identity of being called by God's name [[Jeremiah 15:16]].
* `{{H6965}}` **qûwm** (to rise): This verb signals the start of an action or mission. It is the first command given to Jonah [[Jonah 3:2]] and is also used to call for action in a divine context, such as God’s command to "Arise, contend thou before the mountains" [[Micah 6:1]].
* `{{H3212}}` **yâlak** (to walk): This word denotes the physical journey required to deliver the proclamation. It also carries a figurative meaning of a life of obedience, such as to "walk humbly with thy God" [[Micah 6:8]].
* `{{H1696}}` **dâbar** (to speak): This term specifies the origin of the message. The preaching is what God has spoken, or bid. The certainty of God's spoken word is a recurring theme, as what He has spoken `{{H1696}}`, He will also make good `{{H6965}}` [[Numbers 23:19]].
### Theological Significance
The theological significance of `{{H7150}}` is concentrated in its singular, powerful usage.
* **Divine Authority:** The **preaching** is presented not as human opinion but as a direct message from God. Its content is explicitly defined as that which God bids `{{H1696}}` the prophet to speak [[Jonah 3:2]], underscoring that the authority rests entirely with God.
* **Mandated Proclamation:** The term is embedded within a divine commission. The **preaching** is the goal of a mission that requires the messenger to first arise `{{H6965}}` and go `{{H3212}}`. This establishes a pattern where delivering God's word is an act of obedient movement.
* **Inescapable Word:** The source of the proclamation is God's own speech `{{H1696}}`. Scripture affirms that what the Lord has spoken is final and will be accomplished [[Isaiah 25:8]], giving the **preaching** an absolute and unavoidable weight.
### Summary
In summary, while **qᵉrîyʼâh** `{{H7150}}` appears only once, its context in [[Jonah 3:2]] gives it immense theological weight. It represents far more than a simple sermon; it is a divinely-authored proclamation that a messenger is commanded to deliver. The word is inextricably linked to the authority of God's spoken word `{{H1696}}` and the obedient action required to carry it out, illustrating that a true **preaching** originates from God and compels the messenger to rise and go.
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