Strong’s H3770

כְּרֵשׂ

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kres

Pronunciation

kah-REHS

Definition

To cut off, to cut down, to destroy

Meaning

the paunch, belly

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kares" primarily means "to cut off" or "to destroy." It is often used in the context of divine judgment or punishment, where individuals or groups are "cut off" from their people or from life itself. This term can imply a physical cutting off, such as being killed, or a more spiritual or communal separation, such as being excommunicated from the community of Israel.

Bible references

Jeremiah 51:34