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Strong's Lexicon heres: Sun, sun's heat, earthenware, potsherd Original Word: הֶרֶס Part of Speech: noun masculine Transliteration: herec Pronunciation: kheh'-res Phonetic Spelling: (heh'-res) Definition: demolition Meaning: The noun הֶרֶס refers to "demolition" or "destruction." Word Origin: Derived from the root verb הָרַס (haras), meaning "to tear down" or "to demolish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew הֶרֶס, the concept of destruction or demolition can be found in Greek terms such as καταστροφή (katastrophē • Strong's Greek 2692), which means "overthrow" or "destruction," and ἀπώλεια (apōleia • Strong's Greek 684), meaning "ruin" or "loss." This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term הֶרֶס, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its thematic implications within the broader narrative of Scripture. Usage: The term is used in the context of physical destruction or ruin, often in relation to buildings or structures. Context: • The Hebrew word הֶרֶס appears in the context of describing the act or state of demolition. It is used to convey the idea of complete destruction or ruin, often as a result of divine judgment or human conflict. The term is closely associated with the physical tearing down of structures, symbolizing the removal of stability and order. • In the Old Testament, הֶרֶס is used to describe the destruction that comes upon cities or nations as a consequence of their actions. It serves as a vivid reminder of the impermanence of human achievements and the ultimate sovereignty of God over the affairs of men. • The concept of הֶרֶס is not only limited to physical structures but can also be metaphorically applied to the downfall of kingdoms or the collapse of societal systems. It underscores the theme of divine retribution and the futility of opposing God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from haras Definition an overthrow, destruction NASB Translation destruction (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֶ֫רֶס noun [masculine] overthrow, destruction, only Isaiah 19:18 one shall be called עִיר הַהֶרֶס city of destruction, i.e. (as usually explained) with punning allusion to On-Heliopolis: it shall be called no longer עַיר הַחֶרֶס city of the sun, but עיר ההרס city of destruction, city whose temples, etc., of the sun have been destroyed; but perhaps < ᵐ5 πόλις ασεδεκ = עִיר הֵצֶּדֶק city of righteousness, so GeiUrschrift 79 Brd Di (change intentional ? compare id.); on other views see id. & De Che. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance destruction From harac; demolition -- destruction. see HEBREW harac Forms and Transliterations הַהֶ֔רֶס ההרס ha·he·res haheres Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 19:18 HEB: צְבָא֑וֹת עִ֣יר הַהֶ֔רֶס יֵאָמֵ֖ר לְאֶחָֽת׃ NAS: the City of Destruction. KJV: The city of destruction. INT: of hosts the City of Destruction will be called one 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2041 1 Occurrence ha·he·res — 1 Occ.