חָרִיץ
cha.rits
“incision”
Definition
properly, incisure or (passively) incised; hence, a threshing-sledge (with sharp teeth); also a slice (as cut)
or חֲרִץ; from H2782 (חָרַץ); (compare H2742 (חֲרוּץ))
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Noun (Masculine)
H:N-M
H:N-M
Occurrences
חָרִיץ appears 3 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes. And he did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.
Take also these ten portions of cheese to the commander of their unit. Check on the welfare of your brothers and bring back an assurance from them.
David brought out the people who were there and put them to work with saws, iron picks, and axes, and he made them work at the brick kilns. He did the same to all the Ammonite cities. Then David and all his troops returned to Jerusalem.
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