Strong's Lexicon Cheresh: Deaf, Silent Original Word: חֶרֶשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to be silent" or "to be deaf." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2974 (kōphos): Often used in the New Testament to describe the deaf or mute, as seen in passages like Matthew 11:5, where Jesus heals the deaf. Usage: The Hebrew word "Cheresh" primarily refers to someone who is deaf or unable to hear. It can also imply silence or being silent. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it is often used to describe individuals who are physically unable to hear, but it can also metaphorically refer to those who are unresponsive or inattentive to God's word or commands. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, individuals with disabilities, such as deafness, were often marginalized and faced significant social challenges. The Law of Moses included specific provisions to protect and support those with disabilities, emphasizing the importance of compassion and justice (e.g., Leviticus 19:14). The concept of being "deaf" also carried a spiritual connotation, symbolizing a lack of responsiveness to divine instruction or moral guidance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as cheresh Definition a Levite NASB Translation Heresh (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. חֶ֫רֶשׁ proper name, masculine a Levite 1 Chronicles 9:15 ᵐ5 Παραιηλ, A Αρες, ᵐ5L Αρης. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Heresh The same as cheresh -- Cheresh, a Levite -- Heresh. see HEBREW cheresh Forms and Transliterations חֶ֖רֶשׁ חרש ChereshLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 9:15 HEB: וּבַקְבַּקַּ֥ר חֶ֖רֶשׁ וְגָלָ֑ל וּמַתַּנְיָה֙ NAS: and Bakbakkar, Heresh and Galal KJV: And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, INT: and Bakbakkar Heresh and Galal and Mattaniah |
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