Strong's Lexicon charits: Ditch, trench, sharp instrument, gold Original Word: חָרִיץ Word Origin: From the root חָרַץ (charats), meaning "to cut" or "to sharpen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "charits," related concepts can be found in Greek words such as "χρυσός" (chrysos, G5557) for gold and "ὀξύς" (oxys, G3691) for sharp. Usage: The Hebrew word "charits" primarily refers to a physical trench or ditch, often used in agricultural contexts. It can also denote a sharp instrument or tool, reflecting its root meaning of cutting or sharpening. Additionally, in some contexts, it is used metaphorically to refer to gold, emphasizing its value and sharpness in trade and commerce. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life, and the use of ditches or trenches was common for irrigation and land management. The term "charits" would have been familiar to the Israelites as part of their agrarian lifestyle. The metaphorical use of "charits" to refer to gold highlights the importance of trade and the value placed on precious metals in the ancient Near Eastern economy. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charats Definition a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument NASB Translation cuts (1), sharp instruments (1), sharp...instruments (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָרִיץ] noun masculine1Samuel 17:18 a cut, thing cut, sharp instrument; — plural construct חֲרִיצֵי 1 Samuel 17:18; 1 Chronicles 20:3; חֲרִצֵי 2 Samuel 12:31; — 1 הֶחָלָב ׳ח 1 Samuel 17:18 cuts of milk i.e. cheeses. 2 sharp instrument of iron, 2 Samuel 12:31 = 1 Chronicles 20:3 הַבַּרְזֶל וּבַמְּגֵרָוֺת ׳בַּמְּגֵרָה ובח (compare Amos 1:3 below חרוץ 1, and DrSm). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cheese, harrow Or charits {khaw-reets'}; from charats; properly, incisure or (passively) incised (compare charuwts); hence, a threshing-sledge (with sharp teeth): also a slice (as cut) -- + cheese, harrow. see HEBREW charats see HEBREW charuwts Forms and Transliterations וּבַחֲרִיצֵ֤י וּבַחֲרִצֵ֨י ובחריצי ובחרצי חֲרִצֵ֤י חרצי chariTzei ḥă·ri·ṣê ḥăriṣê ū·ḇa·ḥă·ri·ṣê ū·ḇa·ḥă·rî·ṣê ūḇaḥăriṣê ūḇaḥărîṣê uvachariTzeiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 17:18 HEB: וְ֠אֵת עֲשֶׂ֜רֶת חֲרִצֵ֤י הֶֽחָלָב֙ הָאֵ֔לֶּה NAS: ten cuts of cheese INT: ten cuts of cheese these 2 Samuel 12:31 1 Chronicles 20:3 3 Occurrences |
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