Berean Strong's Lexicon charats: To decide, decree, determine, sharpen, or cut Original Word: חָרָץ Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "charats" is "κρίνω" (krinō), which means to judge or decide. Usage: The Hebrew verb "charats" primarily conveys the idea of making a decision or determination. It can also imply the act of cutting or sharpening, which metaphorically extends to making a decisive judgment or decree. In the context of biblical usage, it often refers to God's sovereign decisions or decrees, as well as human determinations. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of making a decision or decree was significant, as it often involved authority and finality. Decisions were not taken lightly, especially when they pertained to legal, moral, or spiritual matters. The act of sharpening or cutting, associated with "charats," also reflects the precision and clarity expected in making judgments or decrees. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to charats Definition loin NASB Translation hip (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance loin (Aramaic) from a root corresponding to charats in the sense of vigor; the loin (as the seat of strength) -- loin. see HEBREW charats Forms and Transliterations חַרְצֵהּ֙ חרצה charTzeh ḥar·ṣêh ḥarṣêhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 5:6 HEB: יְבַהֲלוּנֵּ֑הּ וְקִטְרֵ֤י חַרְצֵהּ֙ מִשְׁתָּרַ֔יִן וְאַ֨רְכֻבָּתֵ֔הּ NAS: alarmed him, and his hip joints KJV: him, so that the joints of his loins were loosed, INT: alarmed joints and his hip went and his knees 1 Occurrence |
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