Strong’s H2758

חָרִישׁ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

chariysh

Pronunciation

khaw-REESH

Definition

Plowing, tillage, silence

Meaning

ploughing, its season

Usage

The Hebrew word "charish" primarily refers to the act of plowing or tillage, indicating the preparation of soil for planting. It can also imply silence or being still, derived from the idea of being undisturbed or at rest. In the agricultural context, it signifies the essential work of preparing the ground for sowing seeds, a critical step in the agrarian society of ancient Israel.

Bible references

Genesis 45:6;Exodus 34:21;1 Samuel 8:12