Strong's Lexicon cheresh: Deaf, silent Original Word: חֵרֵשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to be silent" or "to be deaf." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2974 (kophos): Often used in the New Testament to describe the deaf or mute, as seen in passages like Matthew 11:5 and Mark 7:37. Usage: The Hebrew word "cheresh" primarily refers to someone who is deaf or unable to hear. It can also imply silence or being silent. In the context of the Old Testament, it is used to describe individuals who are physically deaf, as well as metaphorically to describe a lack of understanding or perception. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, individuals with disabilities, including those who were deaf, often faced significant challenges. The community's understanding of disabilities was limited, and those affected were sometimes marginalized. However, the Law of Moses included provisions to protect and support vulnerable individuals, reflecting God's compassion and justice. The concept of being "deaf" also carried metaphorical implications, often used by prophets to describe the spiritual insensitivity or stubbornness of the people of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charash Definition deaf NASB Translation deaf (7), deaf man (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חֵרֵשׁ adjective deaf — חֵרֵשׁ (= חִרֵּשׁ ֗֗֗ ) Exodus 4:11 4t.; plural חֵרְשִׁים Isaiah 29:18 3t.; — deaf, Exodus 4:11 (J; "" אִלֵּם), Psalm 38:14 ("" id.); also Leviticus 19:14 (H), Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 42:18,19 + Isaiah 42:19 b (for last עִוֵּר, compare Isaiah 43:8; GrJQ 1891, Oct. p. 2 see CheComm., JQ Jan. 1892, 382), Isaiah 43:8; ׳מֶּ֫תֶן ח Psalm 58:5 a deaf adder. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance deaf From charash; deaf (whether literally or spir.) -- deaf. see HEBREW charash Forms and Transliterations הַחֵרְשִׁ֖ים החרשים וְחֵרְשִׁ֖ים וְחֵרֵ֖שׁ וחרש וחרשים חֵ֝רֵ֗שׁ חֵרְשִׁ֖ים חֵרֵ֔שׁ חרש חרשים כְ֭חֵרֵשׁ כחרש Checheresh cheResh chereShim ha·ḥê·rə·šîm hachereShim haḥêrəšîm ḥê·rə·šîm ḥê·rêš ḥêrêš ḥêrəšîm ḵə·ḥê·rêš ḵəḥêrêš vecheResh vechereShim wə·ḥê·rə·šîm wə·ḥê·rêš wəḥêrêš wəḥêrəšîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 4:11 HEB: אִלֵּ֔ם א֣וֹ חֵרֵ֔שׁ א֥וֹ פִקֵּ֖חַ NAS: [him] mute or deaf, or seeing KJV: the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, INT: mute or deaf or seeing Leviticus 19:14 Psalm 38:13 Psalm 58:4 Isaiah 29:18 Isaiah 35:5 Isaiah 42:18 Isaiah 42:19 Isaiah 43:8 9 Occurrences |
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