Strong’s H2718

חֲרַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charab

Pronunciation

khaw-rab'

Definition

To be dry, to be desolate, to lay waste

Meaning

to demolish

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charab" primarily conveys the idea of dryness or desolation. It is often used in the context of land or cities that have been laid waste or have become barren. The term can also imply the act of making something desolate or causing it to dry up. In a broader sense, it can refer to the destruction or ruin of a place, often as a result of divine judgment or warfare.

Bible references

Ezra 4:15