2034. hariycah

Lexicon

hariycah: "haste," "urgency," "diligence"

Original Word: הֲרִיסָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: hariycah
Pronunciation: hah-ree-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (har-ee-saw')
Definition: "haste," "urgency," "diligence"
Meaning: something demolished

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ruin

From harac; something demolished -- ruin.

see HEBREW harac

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[הֲרִיסָה] noun feminine ruin (concrete); — וַהֲרִסֹתָיו אָקִים Amos 9:11 and its ruins (i.e. of סֻכַּת דָּוִיד) will I raise up ("" מִּרְצֵיהֶן).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָרַס (haras), meaning "to tear down" or "to demolish."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2647 (καταλύω, katalyō): To destroy, to demolish, to dissolve.
• Strong's Greek Number 3089 (λύω, lyō): To loose, to release, to dissolve, to destroy.

These Greek terms capture similar themes of destruction and dissolution, often used in the New Testament to describe the dismantling of physical structures or metaphorically to speak of the breaking down of spiritual or social barriers.

Usage: The word הֲרִיסָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the state of being demolished or in ruins. It is typically associated with the aftermath of destruction, whether by divine judgment, warfare, or neglect.

Context: The term הֲרִיסָה appears in the Hebrew Bible to depict scenes of destruction and desolation. It is often used in prophetic literature to describe the consequences of divine judgment upon nations or cities that have turned away from God. The imagery of demolition serves as a powerful reminder of the transient nature of human achievements and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of the world. In the context of biblical prophecy, הֲרִיסָה underscores the themes of repentance and restoration, as the desolation is often followed by promises of renewal and rebuilding for those who return to the Lord.

For example, in the book of Isaiah, the prophet speaks of cities that will be left in ruins as a result of God's judgment. The use of הֲרִיסָה in such contexts serves to highlight the seriousness of turning away from God's commandments and the inevitable consequences that follow. However, the prophetic narrative often transitions from destruction to hope, as God promises to restore and rebuild what has been demolished, offering a vision of redemption and future glory.

Forms and Transliterations

וַהֲרִֽסֹתָיו֙ והרסתיו vaharisoTav wa·hă·ri·sō·ṯāw wahărisōṯāw

Englishman's Concordance

Amos 9:11
HEB: אֶת־ פִּרְצֵיהֶ֗ן וַהֲרִֽסֹתָיו֙ אָקִ֔ים וּבְנִיתִ֖יהָ
NAS: I will also raise up its ruins And rebuild
KJV: thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build
INT: and wall breaches ruins raise and rebuild

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2034
1 Occurrence

wa·hă·ri·sō·ṯāw — 1 Occ.