2794. choresh
Lexicon
choresh: Plowman, farmer

Original Word: חֹרֵשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: choresh
Pronunciation: kho-resh'
Phonetic Spelling: (kho-rashe')
Definition: Plowman, farmer
Meaning: a fabricator, mechanic

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
artificer

Active participle of charash; a fabricator or mechanic -- artificer.

see HEBREW charash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
active participle of charash, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to engrave" or "to fabricate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's entries for the Hebrew חֹרֵשׁ, similar concepts of craftsmanship and skilled labor can be found in Greek terms related to artisans and builders, such as τέκτων (tekton), which refers to a craftsman or builder, often used in the New Testament to describe a carpenter or skilled worker.

Usage: The term חֹרֵשׁ is used in the context of skilled labor, particularly in the crafting or fabrication of objects. It denotes a person who is adept in the art of making or constructing, often with a focus on metalwork or other forms of craftsmanship.

Context: • The Hebrew term חֹרֵשׁ (choreš) appears in the context of skilled labor and craftsmanship. It is used to describe individuals who are proficient in the art of making or fabricating objects, often with a focus on metalwork or other intricate forms of craftsmanship. This term highlights the importance of skill and expertise in the construction and creation of objects, reflecting the value placed on artisans and their work in ancient times.
• In the Bible, the role of a חֹרֵשׁ is often associated with the construction of significant religious or cultural artifacts, underscoring the importance of their work in the broader context of worship and community life. The term is indicative of a person who possesses not only technical skill but also creativity and precision in their craft.
• The use of חֹרֵשׁ in the scriptures serves as a reminder of the divine gift of creativity and the human capacity to reflect God's creative nature through skilled labor and artistry. It emphasizes the dignity and value of work, particularly work that contributes to the beauty and functionality of the community's shared life.

Forms and Transliterations
חֹרֵ֣שׁ חֹרֵ֥שׁ חרש choResh ḥō·rêš ḥōrêš
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 4:22
HEB: לֹטֵ֕שׁ כָּל־ חֹרֵ֥שׁ נְחֹ֖שֶׁת וּבַרְזֶ֑ל
KJV: an instructer of every artificer in brass
INT: the forger of all artificer of bronze and iron

1 Kings 7:14
HEB: אִישׁ־ צֹרִי֮ חֹרֵ֣שׁ נְחֹשֶׁת֒ וַ֠יִּמָּלֵא
INT: was a man of Tyre artificer bronze was filled

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2794
2 Occurrences


ḥō·rêš — 2 Occ.















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