2743. Charuts
Strong's Lexicon
Charuts: Gold, diligent, sharp, decision

Original Word: חָרוּץ
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Charuwts
Pronunciation: khaw-roots'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-roots')
Definition: Gold, diligent, sharp, decision
Meaning: Charuts

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַץ (charats), meaning "to cut" or "to sharpen."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5553: χρυσός (chrysos) - gold

- G4710: σπουδή (spoudē) - diligence, eagerness

Usage: The Hebrew word "charuts" carries several meanings depending on the context. It can refer to "gold" as a precious metal, "diligent" or "determined" when describing a person's character, "sharp" in the sense of incisive or decisive, and "decision" or "determination" in terms of making a firm choice. The word is often used metaphorically to describe qualities of value, precision, and resolve.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gold was a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine glory, often used in the construction of sacred objects and the Temple. The concept of diligence and determination was highly valued in Hebrew culture, reflecting a person's commitment to God's commandments and their work. The metaphorical use of "sharp" or "decisive" reflects the importance of wisdom and discernment in making choices aligned with God's will.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
pass. part. of charats
Definition
grandfather of King Amon
NASB Translation
Haruz (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
IV. חָרוּץ proper name, masculine father of king Amon's mother 2 Kings 21:19, ᵐ5 Αρους.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Haruz

The same as charuwts; earnest; Charuts, an Israelite -- Haruz.

see HEBREW charuwts

Forms and Transliterations
חָר֖וּץ חרוץ chaRutz ḥā·rūṣ ḥārūṣ
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Kings 21:19
HEB: מְשֻׁלֶּ֥מֶת בַּת־ חָר֖וּץ מִן־ יָטְבָֽה׃
NAS: the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
KJV: the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
INT: Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz at of Jotbah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2743
1 Occurrence


ḥā·rūṣ — 1 Occ.















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