חָרַץ

cha.ratsVerbH2782

to decide

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to cut, sharpen, decide, decree, determine, maim, move, be decisive, be mutilated 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to cut, mutilate 1a2) to sharpen 1a3) to decide 1b) (Niphal) to be decisive

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Daniel
3
Isaiah
3
1 Kings
1
2 Samuel
1
Exodus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 20:40
  • Daniel 11:36
  • Daniel 9:27
  • Isaiah 10:22
  • Isaiah 28:22

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