Strong's Lexicon charak: To gnash, grind Original Word: חרק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1030 (βρύχω, brychō): To gnash, grind (used in the New Testament in similar contexts of anger or judgment, such as in Matthew 8:12). Usage: The Hebrew verb "charak" primarily means to gnash or grind, often used in the context of teeth. It conveys a sense of anger, frustration, or intense emotion. This term is typically associated with expressions of hostility or distress. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, gnashing of teeth was a common expression of intense emotion, particularly anger or anguish. It was a physical manifestation of inner turmoil or rage, often seen in contexts of conflict or judgment. This expression is found in various ancient texts, indicating its widespread cultural significance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a root probably corresponding to charar Definition to singe NASB Translation singed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֲרַךְ] verb singe (ᵑ7 Syriac; Late Hebrew חָרַח); — Hithpa`el Perfect3masculine singular הִתְחָרַח Daniel 3:27 (of hair). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance singe (Aramaic) a root probably allied to the equivalent of charar; to scorch -- singe. see HEBREW charar Forms and Transliterations הִתְחָרַ֔ךְ התחרך hiṯ·ḥā·raḵ hitchaRach hiṯḥāraḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:27 HEB: רֵֽאשְׁהוֹן֙ לָ֣א הִתְחָרַ֔ךְ וְסָרְבָּלֵיה֖וֹן לָ֣א NAS: of their head singed, nor KJV: of their head singed, neither INT: of their head nor singed were their trousers nor 1 Occurrence |