Strong’s H2790

חָרַשׁ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

charash

Pronunciation

khaw-rash'

Definition

To be silent, to be still, to plow, to engrave, to devise

Meaning

to scratch, to engrave, plough, to fabricate, to devise, to be silent, to let alone, to be deaf

Usage

The Hebrew verb "charash" carries a range of meanings depending on the context. Primarily, it means "to be silent" or "to be still," often implying a deliberate choice to refrain from speaking or acting. It can also mean "to plow," referring to the act of tilling the ground, or "to engrave," indicating the act of inscribing or carving. Additionally, "charash" can mean "to devise" or "to plan," often with a connotation of crafting or plotting.

Bible references

Genesis 24:21;Genesis 34:5;Exodus 14:14;Numbers 30:4;Numbers 30:7;Numbers 30:11;Numbers 30:14;Numbers 30:14;Numbers 30:14;Deuteronomy 22:10;Judges 14:18;Judges 16:2;Judges 18:19;1 Samuel 7:8;1 Samuel 8:12;1 Samuel 10:27;1 Samuel 23:9;2 Samuel 13:20;2 Samuel 19:10;1 Kings 19:19;2 Kings 18:36;Nehemiah 5:8;Esther 4:14;Esther 4:14;Esther 7:4