Strong's Lexicon Cheres: Sun, earthenware, potsherd Original Word: חֶרֶס Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to scrape Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2246 (ἥλιος, hēlios): Refers to the sun. - G2766 (κεράμιον, keramion): Refers to an earthen vessel or jar. Usage: The Hebrew word "Cheres" primarily refers to the sun, but it can also denote earthenware or a potsherd. In the context of the sun, it is used to describe the celestial body that governs the day. When referring to earthenware or potsherds, it signifies broken pieces of pottery, often used metaphorically to describe fragility or destruction. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the sun was a critical element of daily life, symbolizing light, warmth, and the passage of time. It was often associated with God's creation and order. Earthenware, on the other hand, was a common material used for making household items such as jars and pots. Potsherds, the broken fragments of these items, were abundant and often used for writing or as tools in daily tasks. The imagery of potsherds is used in the Bible to convey themes of brokenness and humility. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as cheres Definition a mountain E. of the Jordan, also dwelling place of the Amorites NASB Translation Heres (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [חֶ֫רֶס] proper name, of a location 1. abode of Amorites, בְּהַרחֶֿרֶס בְּאַיָּלוֺן וּבְשַׁעַלְבִֿים Judges 1:35, since חֶרֶס sun = שֶׁמֶשׁ, perhaps = בֵּית שֶׁמֶשׁ 1 (q. v.), so Stu (who proposes עִיר חֶרֶס = עָר), Ke Be BuRS 17 Öttli Bla; ᵐ5 ἐν τῷ [ὄρει τοῦ] Μυρσινῶνι (-ος) = הַר הֲדַס. 2 place east of Jordan מִלְמַעֲלֵה הֶחָ֑רֶס Judges 8:13 from the ascent of Heres, ᵐ5 Αρες; the point whence Gideon turned back from pursuing Midian; Aq Symm read הֶהָרִים (see LagOnom. 96, 2nd ed. 131) so SS. — תִּמְנַתחֶֿרֶס Judges 2:9 see below תִּמְנַת, √ מנה. III. חֶרֶס, חַרְסִית, חרסות see below חרשׂ. חרע (√ of following; perhaps compare Aramaic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Heres The same as cherec; shining; Cheres, a mountain in Palestine -- Heres. see HEBREW cherec Forms and Transliterations חֶ֔רֶס חרס Cheres ḥe·res ḥeresLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 1:35 HEB: לָשֶׁ֣בֶת בְּהַר־ חֶ֔רֶס בְּאַיָּל֖וֹן וּבְשַֽׁעַלְבִ֑ים NAS: in Mount Heres, in Aijalon KJV: in mount Heres in Aijalon, INT: living Mount Heres Aijalon Shaalbim |
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Ethpa`al be clever, 
shrewd, especially in bad sense; Arabic 
split, VIII. originate, invent). 
