Strong's Lexicon charer: Parched, scorched Original Word: חָרֵר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַר (charar), which means "to burn" or "to be hot." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of parched or scorched land can be related to Greek terms that describe dryness or desolation, such as ξηρός (xeros - G3584), meaning "dry" or "withered." Usage: The Hebrew word "charer" is used to describe something that is parched or scorched, often in the context of land or ground that has been dried up due to intense heat or lack of water. It conveys a sense of barrenness and desolation, often used metaphorically to describe spiritual dryness or judgment. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, the climate was often harsh, with long periods of drought and intense heat. The imagery of parched land would have been a powerful metaphor for the Israelites, who were familiar with the challenges of sustaining life in such an environment. This term would evoke the reality of dependence on God for rain and sustenance, as well as the consequences of turning away from Him. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charar Definition a parched place NASB Translation stony wastes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָרֵר] noun [masculine] parched place (Arabic  , BdPal 196), only plural absolute חֲרֵרִים; במדבר ׳ח Jeremiah 17:6 ("" עֲרָבָה) figurative of life of godless. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance parched place From charar; arid -- parched place. see HEBREW charar Forms and Transliterations חֲרֵרִים֙ חררים chareRim ḥă·rê·rîm ḥărêrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 17:6 HEB: ט֑וֹב וְשָׁכַ֤ן חֲרֵרִים֙ בַּמִּדְבָּ֔ר אֶ֥רֶץ NAS: But will live in stony wastes in the wilderness, KJV: but shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness, INT: prosperity will live stony the wilderness A land 1 Occurrence |
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