Lexicon harisuth: Destruction, Ruin Original Word: הֲרִיסוּת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction From harac; demolition -- destruction. see HEBREW harac NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom haras Definition an overthrow, destruction, ruin NASB Translation destroyed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [הֲרִיסוּת] noun feminine overthrow, destruction, ruin; — אֶרֶץהֲרִסֻתֵךְ Isaiah 49:19 the land of thine overthrow, i.e. thy ruined land ("" חָרְבֹתַיִךְ וְשֹׁמֲמֹתַיִךְ). הרר (√ of following; meaning dubious). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָרַס (haras), meaning "to tear down" or "to demolish."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 2647: καταλύω (katalyō) • to destroy, to demolish, to dissolve. Usage: The term is used in the context of physical destruction, often relating to the demolition of buildings or cities as a result of divine judgment or military conquest. Context: The Hebrew term הֲרִיסוּת (harisut) is a noun that encapsulates the concept of demolition or destruction. It is derived from the root verb הָרַס (haras), which conveys the action of tearing down or demolishing. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the physical destruction of structures, often as a result of divine retribution or military action. The concept of demolition is significant in the biblical narrative, as it frequently symbolizes the judgment of God upon nations or peoples who have turned away from His commandments. The act of demolition serves as a tangible representation of divine displeasure and the consequences of disobedience. In the prophetic literature, the imagery of cities being demolished is used to convey the severity of God's judgment and the certainty of its fulfillment. The term is not only a literal description of physical destruction but also carries a metaphorical weight, symbolizing the dismantling of societal structures and the upheaval of established orders. Forms and Transliterations הֲרִֽסֻתֵ֑יךְ הרסתיך hă·ri·su·ṯêḵ harisuTeich hărisuṯêḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 49:19 HEB: וְשֹׁ֣מְמֹתַ֔יִךְ וְאֶ֖רֶץ הֲרִֽסֻתֵ֑יךְ כִּ֤י עַתָּה֙ NAS: and desolate places and your destroyed land-- KJV: and the land of thy destruction, shall even now be too narrow INT: and desolate land and your destroyed for now 1 Occurrence |
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