Strong’s H2763

חָרַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charam

Pronunciation

khaw-ram'

Definition

To ban, devote, destroy utterly, exterminate

Meaning

to seclude, to devote to religious uses, to be blunt as to the nose

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charam" primarily means to ban or devote something to destruction. It is often used in the context of dedicating something to God, which frequently involves its complete destruction. This term is used in the context of warfare, where certain cities or peoples are devoted to destruction as an act of divine judgment. It can also refer to the act of setting something apart as sacred or forbidden.

Bible references

Exodus 22:20;Leviticus 21:18;Leviticus 27:28;Leviticus 27:29;Numbers 21:2;Numbers 21:3;Deuteronomy 2:34;Deuteronomy 3:6;Deuteronomy 3:6;Deuteronomy 7:2;Deuteronomy 7:2;Deuteronomy 13:15;Deuteronomy 20:17;Deuteronomy 20:17;Joshua 2:10;Joshua 6:18;Joshua 6:21;Joshua 8:26;Joshua 10:1;Joshua 10:28;Joshua 10:35;Joshua 10:37;Joshua 10:39;Joshua 10:40;Joshua 11:11