2 Kings 18:36

Lexical meaning

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)

Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV renderings

[idiom] altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise, ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace, plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue, worker.

Grammar

• וְ — conjunction
• הֶחֱרִ֣ישׁוּ — verb Hiphil, perfect, 3rd person, common, plural

Code HC/Vhp3cp

Usage

Occurs 72 times in the Hebrew Bible.Genesis 24:21Genesis 34:5Exodus 14:14Numbers 30:5Numbers 30:8

Theological interpretation (AI)

The card on the left shows lexical data from published sources. Interpretation is separate: ask the Companion to explain how traditions read חָרַשׁ here.