Berean Strong's Lexicon Kerith: Kerith Original Word: כְּרִית Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּרַת (karath), meaning "to cut" or "to cut off." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Kerith, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, the concept of divine provision and refuge can be related to Greek terms such as καταφύγιον (kataphygion, G2685), meaning "refuge" or "shelter." Usage: The term "Kerith" refers to a specific brook or ravine mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is most notably associated with the prophet Elijah, who was commanded by God to hide there during a period of drought and famine. The brook Kerith served as a place of divine provision and protection for Elijah, where he was sustained by ravens bringing him food. Cultural and Historical Background: The brook Kerith is situated east of the Jordan River, in a region that would have been relatively isolated and rugged. In the ancient Near Eastern context, brooks and ravines were often seen as places of refuge and seclusion. The narrative of Elijah at the brook Kerith highlights themes of divine provision and the faithfulness of God in times of need. The use of ravens, considered unclean animals, to feed Elijah underscores the miraculous nature of God's care. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom karath Definition a brook where Elijah was hidden NASB Translation Cherith (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּרִית proper name, of a location and כְּרִיתוּת see below כרת. כרך (√ of following; compare Aramaic כְּרַךְ כְּרִית proper name the brook where Eliajah was hidden 1 Kings 17:3,5, identify. dubious; accusative RobBR ii. P. 288 wady el-Kelt, near Jericho; accusative BuhlHandw 12 Wady `Ajlun, east of Jordan, yet see BuhlG. 121. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Kerith, a brook of Palestine From karath; a cut; Kerith, a brook of Palestine: see HEBREW karath Forms and Transliterations כְּרִ֔ית כרית kə·rîṯ keRit kərîṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 17:3 HEB: וְנִסְתַּרְתָּ֙ בְּנַ֣חַל כְּרִ֔ית אֲשֶׁ֖ר עַל־ NAS: yourself by the brook Cherith, which KJV: thyself by the brook Cherith, that [is] before INT: and hide the brook Cherith which that 1 Kings 17:5 2 Occurrences |
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enwrap, surround, כְּרִיכָא, 
bundle, כַּרְכָּא, 
city (+ many other derivatives ); כְּרִיכָא, 
Late Hebrew כֶּרֶךְ, scroll, etc.) 
