Strong's Lexicon Charchas: Harhas Original Word: חַרְחַס Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be sharp or diligent. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name "Charchas" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun. Usage: The name "Charchas" or "Harhas" is used in the Bible as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name. It is associated with a figure in the lineage of priests, indicating a person of religious significance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role. The name "Charchas" suggests qualities of sharpness or diligence, which would be fitting for someone in a priestly role. Priests in Israel were responsible for maintaining the spiritual and ritual purity of the community, serving as intermediaries between God and the people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Harhas (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חַרְחַס proper name, masculine grandfather of Shallum, who was husband of Huldah the prophetess 2 Kings 22:14. I. חרט (√ of following; Aramaic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Harhas From the same as cherec; perhaps shining; Charchas, an Israelite -- Harhas. see HEBREW cherec Forms and Transliterations חַרְחַס֙ חרחס charChas ḥar·ḥas ḥarḥasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Kings 22:14 HEB: תִּקְוָ֗ה בֶּן־ חַרְחַס֙ שֹׁמֵ֣ר הַבְּגָדִ֔ים NAS: the son of Harhas, keeper KJV: the son of Harhas, keeper INT: of Tikvah the son of Harhas keeper of the wardrobe 1 Occurrence |
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cut, scratch, tear; compare Arabic 
peel off bark, strip off leaves (modern Arabic turn wood), 
iron instrument for doing this). 
