Strong’s H3772

כָּרַת

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

karath

Pronunciation

kah-rath'

Definition

To cut, cut off, cut down, make a covenant

Meaning

to cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant

Usage

The Hebrew verb "karath" primarily means "to cut" or "to cut off." It is used in various contexts, including the physical act of cutting or severing, as well as in a metaphorical sense, such as cutting off a person from a community or cutting down trees. Importantly, "karath" is also used in the context of making covenants, where it implies the cutting or dividing of an animal as part of the covenant-making process, symbolizing the seriousness and binding nature of the agreement.

Bible references

Genesis 9:11;Genesis 15:18;Genesis 17:14;Genesis 21:27;Genesis 21:32;Genesis 26:28;Genesis 31:44;Genesis 41:36;Exodus 4:25;Exodus 8:9;Exodus 12:15;Exodus 12:19;Exodus 23:32;Exodus 24:8;Exodus 30:33;Exodus 30:38;Exodus 31:14;Exodus 34:10;Exodus 34:12;Exodus 34:13;Exodus 34:15;Exodus 34:27;Leviticus 7:20;Leviticus 7:21;Leviticus 7:25