Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֶרֶא”
Understanding chereʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
dung. Also חֲרִי chărîy (khar-ee'). - excrement 1) dung, excrement
H2716
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֶרֶא
Phonetickheh'-reh
Transliterationchereʼ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
dung. Also חֲרִי chărîy (khar-ee'). - excrement 1) dung, excrement
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 36:12 | “But Rabshakeh said, Hath my master sent me to thy master and to thee to speak these words? hath he not sent me to the men that sit upon the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?” Word: חֶרֶא (chereʼ) |