Strong’s H2789

חֶרֶשׂ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cheres

Pronunciation

kheh'-res

Definition

Earthenware, potsherd, clay, pottery

Meaning

a piece of pottery

Usage

The Hebrew word "cheres" primarily refers to objects made from clay, such as pottery or earthenware. It can also denote a potsherd, which is a broken piece of ceramic material. In the biblical context, "cheres" is often used metaphorically to describe fragility and the humble nature of human life compared to the divine.

Bible references

Leviticus 6:28;Leviticus 11:33;Leviticus 14:5;Leviticus 14:50;Leviticus 15:12;Numbers 5:17;Job 2:8;Job 41:30;Psalm 22:15;Proverbs 26:23;Isaiah 30:14;Isaiah 45:9;Isaiah 45:9;Jeremiah 19:1;Jeremiah 32:14;Lamentations 4:2;Ezekiel 23:34