Strong's Lexicon Chereth: Cherethite Original Word: חֶרֶת Word Origin: Derived from the root כָּרַת (karath), meaning "to cut off" or "to destroy." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for "Cherethite," as it is a specific ethnic designation within the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term "Chereth" or "Cherethite" refers to a group of people who were part of King David's elite guard, often associated with the Philistines. They are frequently mentioned alongside the Pelethites, another group of David's guards. The Cherethites were known for their loyalty and military prowess. Cultural and Historical Background: The Cherethites are believed to have been a subgroup of the Philistines, possibly originating from Crete, as suggested by their name's similarity to the island. In the ancient Near Eastern context, it was not uncommon for foreign mercenaries to serve in royal armies. The Cherethites, along with the Pelethites, formed a significant part of David's personal bodyguard, indicating their trusted status and importance in his military organization. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom charath Definition a forest in Judah NASB Translation Hereth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֶרֶת] proper name, of a location, only in יַעַר חָ֫רֶת 1 Samuel 22:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hereth From charath (but equivalent to choresh); forest; Chereth, a thicket in Palestine -- Hereth. see HEBREW charath see HEBREW choresh Forms and Transliterations חָֽרֶת׃ חרת׃ Charet ḥā·reṯ ḥāreṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Samuel 22:5 HEB: וַיָּבֹ֖א יַ֥עַר חָֽרֶת׃ ס NAS: and went into the forest of Hereth. KJV: and came into the forest of Hareth. INT: and went the forest of Hereth |
|
