Strong’s H2717

חָרַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charab

Pronunciation

khaw-rab'

Definition

To be dry, to be desolate, to lay waste, to destroy

Meaning

to parch, to desolate, destroy, kill

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charab" primarily conveys the idea of dryness or desolation. It is often used in the context of land becoming dry or desolate, cities being laid waste, or destruction occurring. The term can describe both physical desolation, such as a drought-stricken land, and metaphorical desolation, such as spiritual barrenness or judgment.

Bible references

Genesis 8:13;Genesis 8:13;Judges 16:7;Judges 16:8;Judges 16:24;2 Kings 3:23;2 Kings 3:23;2 Kings 19:17;2 Kings 19:24;Nehemiah 2:3;Nehemiah 2:17;Job 14:11;Psalm 106:9;Isaiah 19:5;Isaiah 19:6;Isaiah 34:10;Isaiah 37:18;Isaiah 37:25;Isaiah 42:15;Isaiah 44:27;Isaiah 49:17;Isaiah 50:2;Isaiah 51:10;Isaiah 60:12;Isaiah 60:12