Strong's Lexicon charish: Plowing, tillage, silence Original Word: חָרִישׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to plow" or "to engrave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "charish," the concept of plowing and preparation can be related to Greek words like "ἀρόω" (aroo), meaning "to plow," and "σιωπάω" (siopao), meaning "to be silent." Usage: The Hebrew word "charish" primarily refers to the act of plowing or tillage, indicating the preparation of soil for planting. It can also imply silence or being still, derived from the idea of being undisturbed or at rest. In the agricultural context, it signifies the essential work of preparing the ground for sowing seeds, a critical step in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and economy. The act of plowing was crucial for ensuring a good harvest, and it was often done using oxen or other animals to break up the soil. The concept of "charish" also extends metaphorically to the idea of preparing one's heart or life for spiritual growth, much like preparing soil for planting. The dual meaning of plowing and silence reflects the importance of both physical labor and spiritual stillness in Hebrew thought. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charash Definition a plowing, plowing time NASB Translation plowing (2), plowing time (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָרִישׁ noun masculine ploughing, ploughing-time — absolute וְקָצִיר ׳ח Genesis 45:6 (E) ploughing and harvesting; also (= time of ploughing and harvest) Exodus 34:21 (JE); with suffix as accusative of congnate meaning with verb חָרַשׁ חֲרִישׁוֺ 1 Samuel 8:12 (see above חָרַשׁ 2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance plowing time, ground From charash; ploughing or its season -- earing (time), ground. see HEBREW charash Forms and Transliterations בֶּחָרִ֥ישׁ בחריש חֲרִישׁוֹ֙ חָרִ֖ישׁ חריש חרישו be·ḥā·rîš bechaRish beḥārîš chaRish chariSho ḥă·rî·šōw ḥā·rîš ḥārîš ḥărîšōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 45:6 HEB: אֲשֶׁ֥ר אֵין־ חָרִ֖ישׁ וְקָצִּֽיר׃ NAS: there will be neither plowing nor KJV: in the which [there shall] neither [be] earing nor harvest. INT: which there plowing harvesting Exodus 34:21 1 Samuel 8:12 3 Occurrences |
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