Strong’s H2734

חָרָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charah

Pronunciation

khaw-raw'

Definition

To be hot, to burn, to be angry, to be kindled

Meaning

to glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charah" primarily conveys the idea of burning or kindling, often used metaphorically to describe the emotion of anger. It suggests a rising intensity, akin to a fire that is ignited and grows hotter. In the biblical context, "charah" is frequently used to describe God's righteous anger against sin and injustice, as well as human anger, which can be both righteous and unrighteous.

Bible references

Genesis 4:5;Genesis 4:6;Genesis 18:30;Genesis 18:32;Genesis 30:2;Genesis 31:35;Genesis 31:36;Genesis 34:7;Genesis 39:19;Genesis 44:18;Genesis 45:5;Exodus 4:14;Exodus 22:24;Exodus 32:10;Exodus 32:11;Exodus 32:19;Exodus 32:22;Numbers 11:1;Numbers 11:10;Numbers 11:33;Numbers 12:9;Numbers 16:15;Numbers 22:22;Numbers 22:27;Numbers 24:10