Strong’s H2779
חֹרֶף
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
choreph
Pronunciation
kho-ref'
Definition
Winter, harvest-time
Meaning
the crop gathered, the autumn, season, ripeness of age
Usage
The Hebrew word "choreph" primarily refers to the season of winter. It is used in the context of the agricultural cycle in ancient Israel, marking a time of cold weather and the end of the harvest season. In a broader sense, it can also denote a period of dormancy or rest in the natural world.
Bible references
Genesis 8:22;Job 29:4;Psalm 74:17;Proverbs 20:4;Jeremiah 36:22;Amos 3:15;Zechariah 14:8