The meaning of “חָרוֹן”
Understanding chârôwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) חָרֹן chârôn (khaw-rone'); from חָרָה sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful). - a bu...
חָרוֹן
or (shortened) חָרֹן chârôn (khaw-rone'); from חָרָה sore displeasure, fierce(-ness), fury, (fierce) wrath(-ful). - a burning of anger 1) anger, heat, burning (of anger) 1a) always used of God's anger
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:12 | “Wherefore should the Egyptians speak, and say, For mischief did he bring them out, to slay them in the mountains, and to consume them from the face of the earth? Turn from thy fierce wrath, and repent of this evil against thy people.” Word: חָרוֹן (chârôwn) | |
| Joshua 7:26 | “And they raised over him a great heap of stones unto this day. So the Lord turned from the fierceness of his anger. Wherefore the name of that place was called, The valley of Achor, unto this day. ” Word: חָרוֹן (chârôwn) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:10 | “Now it is in mine heart to make a covenant with the Lord God of Israel, that his fierce wrath may turn away from us.” Word: חָרוֹן (chârôwn) | |
| Job 20:23 | “When he is about to fill his belly, God shall cast the fury of his wrath upon him, and shall rain it upon him while he is eating.” Word: חָרוֹן (chârôwn) | |
| Jeremiah 25:38 | “He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger. ” Word: חָרוֹן (chârôwn) |
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