Strong’s H2728

חָרְגֹּל

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chargol

Pronunciation

khar-GOHL

Definition

Locust

Meaning

the leaping insect, a locust

Usage

The term "chargol" refers to a type of locust, a grasshopper-like insect known for its swarming behavior and potential to cause significant agricultural damage. In the context of the Bible, locusts are often associated with plagues and divine judgment, as well as being considered a permissible food according to Levitical law.

Bible references

Leviticus 11:22