חָרַשׁ

cha.rashVerbH2790

to plow/plot

From: a primitive root;

Short 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)

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. 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

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

59 times

Appears 59 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Job
9
Proverbs
8
Psalms
7
1 Samuel
4
Isaiah
4

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 19:19
  • Esther 4:14
  • Isaiah 41:1
  • Job 13:5
  • Proverbs 12:20

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