2788. charer

Lexicon

charer: Parched, scorched

Original Word: חָרֵר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: charer
Pronunciation: khaw-rer'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-rare')
Definition: Parched, scorched
Meaning: arid

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

parched place

From charar; arid -- parched place.

see HEBREW charar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from charar
Definition
a parched place
NASB Translation
stony wastes (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חָרֵר] noun [masculine] parched place (Arabic , Bd^{Pal 196}), only plural absolute חֲרֵרִים; במדבר ׳ח Jeremiah 17:6 ("" עֲרָבָה) figurative of life of godless.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַר (charar), which means "to be hot" or "to burn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for חָרֵר (Charer) in the Strong's Greek Concordance, the concept of aridity or barrenness can be related to Greek terms that describe similar conditions, such as ἔρημος (erēmos • Strong's Greek 2048), meaning "desolate" or "wilderness," which conveys the idea of an uninhabited, dry place.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term חָרֵר (Charer), highlighting its significance in biblical literature and its thematic implications within the scriptural context.

Usage: The word חָרֵר is used in the context of describing dry, barren, or parched land. It is typically used to convey the idea of a lack of water and fertility, often symbolizing desolation or judgment.

Context: • The Hebrew word חָרֵר (Charer) appears in the context of describing arid or parched conditions, particularly in relation to land. This term is used to depict a state of dryness that results from a lack of water, rendering the land infertile and barren. Such conditions are often associated with divine judgment or a curse, as the absence of water signifies a withdrawal of life-sustaining resources.
• In the biblical narrative, arid land serves as a metaphor for spiritual desolation or the consequences of disobedience to God. The imagery of parched land is used to illustrate the severity of God's judgment and the need for repentance and restoration.
• The concept of aridity is also contrasted with the promise of restoration and blessing, where God transforms barren land into fertile ground, symbolizing renewal and divine favor.

Forms and Transliterations

חֲרֵרִים֙ חררים chareRim ḥă·rê·rîm ḥărêrîm

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 17:6
HEB: ט֑וֹב וְשָׁכַ֤ן חֲרֵרִים֙ בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר אֶ֥רֶץ
NAS: But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness,
KJV: but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness,
INT: prosperity will live stony the wilderness A land

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2788
1 Occurrence

ḥă·rê·rîm — 1 Occ.