חָרַשׁ
cha.rash
“to plow/plot”
Definition
to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone; hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of dumbness)
a primitive root;
- to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil
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Occurrences
חָרַשׁ appears 59 times in the Old Testament.
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Key Passages
So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him.
For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. And who knows if perhaps you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this?”
“Be silent before Me, O islands,and let the peoples renew their strength.Let them come forward and testify;let us together draw near for judgment.
If only you would remain silent;for that would be your wisdom!
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,but the counselors of peace have joy.
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