Strong's Lexicon Charashim: Craftsmen, artisans, smiths Original Word: חֲרָשִׁים Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to engrave" or "to fabricate." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5079 (τέκτων, tekton): Refers to a craftsman or builder, often used in the New Testament to describe Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, as a carpenter. Usage: The term "Charashim" refers to skilled workers or craftsmen, particularly those who work with materials such as wood, metal, or stone. In the context of the Bible, it often denotes those who are skilled in creating or repairing items, including those who work on the construction of significant structures like the Temple. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, craftsmen held an essential role in society. They were responsible for creating tools, weapons, and religious artifacts, as well as constructing buildings. The skills of these artisans were highly valued, and they were often called upon for significant projects, such as the building of the Tabernacle and Solomon's Temple. The presence of skilled craftsmen was also a sign of a thriving and prosperous community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpl. of charash Definition "craftsmen," a man of Judah NASB Translation Ge-harashim* (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Charashim, craftsmen Plural of charash; mechanics, the name of a valley in Jerusalem -- Charashim, craftsmen. see HEBREW charash Forms and Transliterations חֲרָשִׁ֔ים חֲרָשִׁ֖ים חרשים charaShim ḥă·rā·šîm ḥărāšîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:14 HEB: אֲבִי֙ גֵּ֣יא חֲרָשִׁ֔ים כִּ֥י חֲרָשִׁ֖ים KJV: of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. INT: the father of the valley of Charashim for were craftsmen Isaiah 3:3 2 Occurrences |
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