The meaning of “הָרֶה”
Understanding hâreh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or הָרִי hârîy (hawree'); (Hosea 14:1), from הָרָה (be, woman) with child, conceive, [idiom] great. - pregnant 1) pregna...
הָרֶה
or הָרִי hârîy (hawree'); (Hosea 14:1), from הָרָה (be, woman) with child, conceive, [idiom] great. - pregnant 1) pregnant
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:24 | “And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.” Word: הָרֶה (hâreh) | |
| Judges 13:7 | “But he said unto me, Behold, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and now drink no wine nor strong drink, neither eat any unclean thing: for the child shall be a Nazarite to God from the womb to the day of his death.” Word: הָרֶה (hâreh) | |
| 2 Samuel 11:5 | “And the woman conceived, and sent and told David, and said, I am with child.” Word: הָרֶה (hâreh) | |
| Isaiah 26:17 | “Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O Lord.” Word: הָרֶה (hâreh) | |
| Hosea 13:16 | “Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up. ” Word: הָרֶה (hâreh) |