Berean Strong's Lexicon Charhayah: Burning, Kindling Original Word: חריה Word Origin: Derived from the root חרה (charah), meaning "to burn" or "to be kindled." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of burning or zeal is ζῆλος (zelos), Strong's Greek 2205, which conveys zeal, ardor, or jealousy. Usage: The term "Charhayah" is used to describe a state of burning or kindling, often metaphorically referring to intense emotions such as anger or zeal. It can denote a fervent passion or a consuming fire, both in a literal and figurative sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, fire was a powerful symbol representing both destruction and purification. The concept of burning was often associated with divine judgment or the purifying presence of God. The imagery of fire is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, symbolizing God's holiness, wrath, and the transformative power of His presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee Charchayah. Brown-Driver-Briggs חַרְחֲיָה (van d. H חרהיה), proper name, masculine (√ and meaning unknown) — father of one of the builders of the wall, Nehemiah's time Nehemiah 3:8. חַרְחוּר, חַרְחֻר see below I. חרר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Harhaiah ; from charah and Yahh; fearing Jah; Charhajah, an Israelite -- Harhaiah. see HEBREW charah see HEBREW Yahh Forms and Transliterations חַרְהֲיָה֙ חרהיה charhaYah ḥar·hă·yāh ḥarhăyāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Nehemiah 3:8 HEB: עֻזִּיאֵ֤ל בֶּֽן־ חַרְהֲיָה֙ צֽוֹרְפִ֔ים ס KJV: the son of Harhaiah, of the goldsmiths. INT: Uzziel the son of Harhaiah of the goldsmiths unto 1 Occurrence |