The meaning of “חָרָה”
Understanding chârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be angry, burn, be displeased, [idiom] earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, [idiom] very, be...
חָרָה
be angry, burn, be displeased, [idiom] earnestly, fret self, grieve, be (wax) hot, be incensed, kindle, [idiom] very, be wroth. See תַּחָרָה. - to glow or grow warm - figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy 1) to be hot, furious, burn, becomeangry, be kindled 1a) (Qal) to burn, kindle (anger) 1b) (Niphal) to be angry with, be incensed 1c) (Hiphil) to burn, kindle 1d) (Hithpael) to heat oneself in vexation
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 31:35 | “And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.” Word: חָרָה (chârâh) | |
| Joshua 23:16 | “When ye have transgressed the covenant of the Lord your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the Lord be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you. ” Word: חָרָה (chârâh) | |
| 2 Kings 23:26 | “Notwithstanding the Lord turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal.” Word: חָרָה (chârâh) | |
| Job 32:3 | “Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.” Word: חָרָה (chârâh) | |
| Hosea 8:5 | “Thy calf, O Samaria, hath cast thee off; mine anger is kindled against them: how long will it be ere they attain to innocency?” Word: חָרָה (chârâh) |
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