Strong's Lexicon charosheth: Forest, wood, or thicket Original Word: חֲרשֶׁת Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), meaning "to cut in" or "to engrave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "charosheth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a geographical location and concept. Usage: The term "charosheth" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a wooded area or a place associated with trees and thickets. It is often used to describe a location that is dense with vegetation, which can serve as a natural barrier or a place of refuge. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, forests and wooded areas were significant both for their natural resources and their strategic importance. They provided timber for construction and fuel, as well as habitats for wildlife. In a military context, forests could serve as hiding places or defensive positions. The term "charosheth" is notably associated with "Charosheth-ha-Goiim," a location mentioned in the Book of Judges, which was the home of Sisera, the commander of the Canaanite army. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charash Definition a carving, skillful working NASB Translation carving (2), cutting (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֲר֫שֶׁת noun feminine carving, skilful working, only construct חֲרשֶׁת עֵץ Exodus 31:5; Exodus 35:33; אֶבֶן ׳ח Exodus 31:5; Exodus 35:33. — II.חֲרשֶׁת see below Strong's Exhaustive Concordance carving, cutting From charash; mechanical work -- carving, cutting. see HEBREW charash Forms and Transliterations וּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁת וּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁת ובחרשת ū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ ūḇaḥărōšeṯ uvachaRoshetLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 31:5 HEB: וּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁת אֶ֛בֶן לְמַלֹּ֖את NAS: and in the cutting of stones KJV: And in cutting of stones, to set INT: the cutting of stones settings Exodus 31:5 Exodus 35:33 Exodus 35:33 4 Occurrences |
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