2799. charosheth

Lexicon

charosheth: Forest, wood, or thicket

Original Word: חֲרשֶׁת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: charosheth
Pronunciation: khar-o'-sheth
Phonetic Spelling: (khar-o'-sheth)
Definition: Forest, wood, or thicket
Meaning: mechanical work

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

carving, cutting

From charash; mechanical work -- carving, cutting.

see HEBREW charash

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from 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

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to engrave," "to plow," or "to devise."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G2716 (κατεργάζομαι, katergazomai), which means "to work out," "to accomplish," or "to perform." This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of engaging in work or labor, often with a focus on the completion or execution of a task.

Usage: The term חֲרשֶׁת is used in the context of skilled labor or craftsmanship, often referring to the work of artisans or craftsmen who are engaged in creating objects with skill and precision.

Context: The Hebrew term חֲרשֶׁת (charosheth) is associated with the concept of craftsmanship and skilled labor. It is derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which encompasses the idea of engraving, devising, or crafting. This term is used to describe the work of artisans who are skilled in creating objects, whether through engraving, metalwork, or other forms of mechanical labor. The concept of חֲרשֶׁת is significant in the biblical context as it highlights the importance of skill and artistry in the construction and creation of objects, particularly those used in worship or as part of the tabernacle and temple furnishings.

In the Bible, craftsmanship is often seen as a gift from God, with artisans being endowed with wisdom and skill to carry out their work. This is evident in the construction of the tabernacle, where skilled craftsmen were called upon to create intricate designs and objects for worship. The term חֲרשֶׁת underscores the value placed on skilled labor and the divine inspiration believed to be behind the work of artisans.

Forms and Transliterations

וּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁת וּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁת ובחרשת ū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ ūḇaḥărōšeṯ uvachaRoshet

Englishman'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
HEB: אֶ֛בֶן לְמַלֹּ֖את וּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁת עֵ֑ץ לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת
NAS: for settings, and in the carving of wood,
KJV: to set [them], and in carving of timber,
INT: of stones settings the carving of wood may work

Exodus 35:33
HEB: וּבַחֲרֹ֥שֶׁת אֶ֛בֶן לְמַלֹּ֖את
NAS: and in the cutting of stones
KJV: And in the cutting of stones, to set
INT: the cutting of stones settings

Exodus 35:33
HEB: אֶ֛בֶן לְמַלֹּ֖את וּבַחֲרֹ֣שֶׁת עֵ֑ץ לַעֲשׂ֖וֹת
NAS: for settings and in the carving of wood,
KJV: to set [them], and in carving of wood,
INT: of stones settings the carving of wood to perform

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2799
4 Occurrences

ū·ḇa·ḥă·rō·šeṯ — 4 Occ.