Strong's Lexicon charaq: To gnash, grind Original Word: חָרַק Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1030 (brugmos): Often used in the New Testament to describe gnashing of teeth, particularly in contexts of judgment or anguish (e.g., Matthew 8:12). Usage: The Hebrew verb "charaq" primarily means to gnash or grind, often used in the context of teeth. It conveys a sense of anger, frustration, or intense emotion. This action is typically associated with expressions of hostility or distress. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, gnashing of teeth was a physical manifestation of intense emotions such as anger, pain, or despair. It was a common expression in times of distress or when facing adversaries. This action is often depicted in biblical literature to illustrate the severity of a situation or the depth of an individual's emotional response. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to gnash or grind NASB Translation gnash (2), gnashed (2), gnashes (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָרַק verb gnash or grind the teeth, only in poetry (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic  file, rub together, grate or grind (teeth); Aramaic  id.) — Qal Perfect3masculine singular ׳ח Job 16:9; Imperfect יַחֲרֹק Psalm 112:10; וַיַּחַרְקוּֿ Lamentations 2:16; Infinitive absolute חָרֹק Psalm 35:16; Participle חֹרֵק Psalm 37:12; — grind the teeth in rage against: שׁניו על ׳ח Psalm 37:12; Psalm 35:16 absolute without על Psalm 112:10; Lamentations 2:16 (only here with שֵׁן singular); with בְּ instrumental (Ges§ 119, 3 b, R. DaSynt, § 73 R. 6) בשׁניו עלֿ ׳ח Job 16:9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance gnash A primitive root; to grate the teeth -- gnash. Forms and Transliterations וְחֹרֵ֖ק וַיַּֽחַרְקוּ־ וחרק ויחרקו־ חָרַ֣ק חָרֹ֖ק חרק יַחֲרֹ֣ק יחרק chaRak chaRok ḥā·raq ḥā·rōq ḥāraq ḥārōq vaiyacharku vechoRek way·ya·ḥar·qū- wayyaḥarqū- wə·ḥō·rêq wəḥōrêq ya·ḥă·rōq yachaRok yaḥărōqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 16:9 HEB: טָרַ֨ף ׀ וַֽיִּשְׂטְמֵ֗נִי חָרַ֣ק עָלַ֣י בְּשִׁנָּ֑יו NAS: me and hunted me down, He has gnashed at me with His teeth; KJV: who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; INT: has torn and hunted has gnashed with his teeth Psalm 35:16 Psalm 37:12 Psalm 112:10 Lamentations 2:16 5 Occurrences |
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