2761. charak
Lexicon
charak: To gnash, grind

Original Word: חֲרַךְ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: charak
Pronunciation: khaw-rak'
Phonetic Spelling: (khar-ak')
Definition: To gnash, grind
Meaning: to scorch

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
singe

(Aramaic) a root probably allied to the equivalent of charar; to scorch -- singe.

see HEBREW charar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) a root probably corresponding to charar
Definition
to singe
NASB Translation
singed (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חֲרַךְ] verb singe (ᵑ7 Syriac; Late Hebrew חָרַח); —

Hithpa`el Perfect3masculine singular הִתְחָרַח Daniel 3:27 (of hair).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: This word is of Aramaic origin, used in the context of the Hebrew Bible.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic חֲרַךְ, the concept of burning or scorching can be related to Greek terms such as πυρόω (pyroō • Strong's Greek 4448), which means "to burn" or "to set on fire." This Greek term is used in various New Testament contexts to describe the action of fire or the process of refining through heat.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term חֲרַךְ, its usage in the biblical text, and its theological implications, while also connecting it to similar concepts in the Greek language.

Usage: This term is used in the context of burning or scorching, often referring to the action of fire affecting an object or substance.

Context: • The Aramaic verb חֲרַךְ appears in the context of the book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 3:27. In this passage, the term is used to describe the miraculous preservation of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace. The text notes that the fire had no power over their bodies, and not even the smell of fire had "scorched" them. This usage highlights the divine intervention and protection afforded to these faithful individuals, emphasizing the power of God to deliver His people from harm. The term חֲרַךְ, therefore, is not just a physical description but also carries theological significance, illustrating God's sovereignty and care.

Forms and Transliterations
הִתְחָרַ֔ךְ התחרך hiṯ·ḥā·raḵ hitchaRach hiṯḥāraḵ
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Englishman's Concordance
Daniel 3:27
HEB: רֵֽאשְׁהוֹן֙ לָ֣א הִתְחָרַ֔ךְ וְסָרְבָּלֵיה֖וֹן לָ֣א
NAS: of their head singed, nor
KJV: of their head singed, neither
INT: of their head nor singed were their trousers nor

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2761
1 Occurrence


hiṯ·ḥā·raḵ — 1 Occ.















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