Strong's Lexicon Chorem: Ban, Devotion, Destruction Original Word: חֹרֶם Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַם (charam), meaning "to ban" or "to devote to destruction." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G331 (ἀνάθεμα, anathema): Refers to something set apart or devoted, often with the implication of being accursed or condemned. Usage: In the Hebrew Bible, "Chorem" refers to something that is devoted to God, often through destruction. It is used in contexts where objects, people, or cities are set apart for God, typically through complete destruction, as a form of divine judgment or dedication. This concept is closely associated with the idea of a "ban" or "curse" placed upon something that is irredeemably given over to God. Cultural and Historical Background: The concept of "Chorem" is rooted in the ancient Near Eastern practice of dedicating objects or people to a deity, often through destruction. In the context of Israelite religion, it reflects the belief in God's sovereignty and holiness, where certain things are irrevocably given to God, signifying His ultimate authority and the seriousness of sin. This practice was particularly evident during the conquest of Canaan, where cities and their inhabitants were often placed under the "ban" as an act of divine judgment and purification of the land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charam Definition "sacred," a place in Naphtali NASB Translation Horem (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֳרֵם proper name, of a location (sacred; compare Sabean proper name, of a location אחרם DHMEpigr. Denkm. 43) — a place in tribe of Naphtali Joshua 19:38 (P); not identified. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Horem From charam; devoted; Chorem, a place in Palestine -- Horem. see HEBREW charam Forms and Transliterations חֳרֵ֥ם חרם choRem ḥo·rêm ḥorêmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:38 HEB: וּמִגְדַּל־ אֵ֔ל חֳרֵ֥ם וּבֵית־ עֲנָ֖ת NAS: and Migdal-el, Horem and Beth-anath KJV: and Migdalel, Horem, and Bethanath, INT: and Yiron and Migdal-el Horem and Beth-anath and Beth-shemesh |
|
