Strong's Lexicon charab: To be dry, to be desolate, to lay waste Original Word: חָרַב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "charab" is "ξηραίνω" (xērainō - Strong's Greek 3583), which also means to dry up or wither. Usage: The Hebrew verb "charab" primarily conveys the idea of dryness or desolation. It is often used in the context of land or cities that have been laid waste or have become barren. The term can also imply the act of making something desolate or causing it to dry up. In a broader sense, it can refer to the destruction or ruin of a place, often as a result of divine judgment or warfare. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, the concept of desolation was significant, as it often symbolized divine judgment or the consequences of disobedience to God. The land of Israel, being largely agrarian, relied heavily on fertile land and water sources. Thus, the imagery of a land becoming dry or desolate would have been a powerful metaphor for the people, indicating a withdrawal of God's blessing and favor. The desolation of cities and lands was also a common outcome of military conquests and invasions, which were frequent in the region's turbulent history. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a root corresponding to chareb Definition to be a waste NASB Translation laid waste (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destroy (Aramaic) a root corresponding to charab; to demolish -- destroy. see HEBREW charab Forms and Transliterations הָֽחָרְבַֽת׃ החרבת׃ hā·ḥā·rə·ḇaṯ HachareVat hāḥārəḇaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:15 HEB: קִרְיְתָ֥א דָ֖ךְ הָֽחָרְבַֽת׃ NAS: therefore that city was laid waste. KJV: cause was this city destroyed. INT: city was this was laid 1 Occurrence |
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