Strong's Lexicon cheret: stylus, engraving tool Original Word: חֶרֶט Word Origin: From an unused root probably meaning to engrave Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, the concept of engraving or inscribing can be related to Greek words like "γράφω" (graphō - G1125), meaning to write. Usage: The Hebrew word "cheret" refers to a stylus or an engraving tool used for inscribing or carving. It is a tool associated with writing or engraving on surfaces such as stone, metal, or clay. In the context of the Bible, it is often used to describe the act of crafting or inscribing images or text. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, writing and engraving were essential for communication, record-keeping, and artistic expression. Tools like the "cheret" were vital for scribes and artisans who created inscriptions on monuments, tablets, and other surfaces. The ability to inscribe text or images was a highly valued skill, often associated with religious and governmental functions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition engraving tool, stylus NASB Translation graving tool (1), letters (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֶ֫רֶט noun [masculine] graving-tool, stylus — 1 graving-tool, with which Aaron fashioned (וַיָּצַר) the molten calf Exodus 32:4 (E). 2 stylus, for writing on tablet (גִּלָּיוֺן): כְּתֹב עָלָיו בְּחֶרֶט אֱנוֺשׁ Isaiah 8:1 write on it with a man's (i.e. an ordinary) stylus = in common characters, intelligible to all (see BenzArchaeology 290). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance graving tool, pen From a primitive root meaning to engrave; a chisel or graver; also a style for writing -- graving tool, pen. Forms and Transliterations בְּחֶ֣רֶט בַּחֶ֔רֶט בחרט ba·ḥe·reṭ baCheret baḥereṭ bə·ḥe·reṭ beCheret bəḥereṭLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 32:4 HEB: וַיָּ֤צַר אֹתוֹ֙ בַּחֶ֔רֶט וַֽיַּעֲשֵׂ֖הוּ עֵ֣גֶל NAS: and fashioned it with a graving tool and made KJV: and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made INT: their hand earthen A graving and made calf Isaiah 8:1 2 Occurrences |
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