2725. cherabon

Lexicon

cherabon: Desolation, Ruin

Original Word: חֲרָבוֹן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: charabown
Pronunciation: kheh-rah-bone'
Phonetic Spelling: (khar-aw-bone')
Definition: Desolation, Ruin
Meaning: parching heat

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

drought

From charab; parching heat -- drought.

see HEBREW charab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chareb
Definition
drought
NASB Translation
fever heat (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חֵרָבוֺן] noun masculine drought, only plural construct בְּחַרְבֹנֵי קַ֫יִץ Psalm 32:4 metaphor of fever heat.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַב (charav), which means "to be dry" or "to be desolate."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for חֲרָבוֹן in the Strong's Concordance, related concepts of drought and desolation can be found in Greek terms such as ξηρασία (xerasia • dryness) and λιμός (limos • famine), which are used in the Septuagint and the New Testament to convey similar themes of scarcity and divine judgment.

Usage: This word is used in the context of describing extreme heat or drought conditions, often symbolizing desolation or judgment.

Context: • The Hebrew word חֲרָבוֹן (Charavon) is a noun that conveys the idea of intense heat or drought, which can lead to desolation. It is derived from the root חָרַב (charav), which is associated with dryness and desolation. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe conditions that are harsh and unyielding, often as a metaphor for divine judgment or the consequences of sin.
• In the context of the ancient Near East, where agriculture was heavily dependent on seasonal rains, the concept of חֲרָבוֹן would have been particularly poignant. Drought could lead to famine, economic hardship, and social instability, making it a powerful symbol in biblical literature.
• The usage of חֲרָבוֹן in the scriptures underscores the dependence of humanity on divine provision and the consequences of turning away from God's commandments. It serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the need for faithfulness to God's covenant.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּחַרְבֹ֖נֵי בחרבני bə·ḥar·ḇō·nê becharVonei bəḥarḇōnê

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 32:4
HEB: נֶהְפַּ֥ךְ לְשַׁדִּ֑י בְּחַרְבֹ֖נֵי קַ֣יִץ סֶֽלָה׃
NAS: was drained away [as] with the fever heat of summer.
KJV: is turned into the drought of summer.
INT: was drained my vitality the fever of summer Selah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2725
1 Occurrence

bə·ḥar·ḇō·nê — 1 Occ.