Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֶרֶט”
Understanding chereṭ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
graving tool, pen. - a chisel or graver - also a style forwriting 1) an engraving tool, stylus, chisel, graving tool 1a)...
H2747
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֶרֶט
Phonetickheh'-ret
Transliterationchereṭ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
graving tool, pen. - a chisel or graver - also a style forwriting 1) an engraving tool, stylus, chisel, graving tool 1a) graving tool 1b) stylus
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 32:4 | “And he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf: and they said, These be thy gods, O Israel, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.” Word: חֶרֶט (chereṭ) | |
| Isaiah 8:1 | “Moreover the Lord said unto me, Take thee a great roll, and write in it with a man’s pen concerning Maher–shalal–hash–baz.” Word: חֶרֶט (chereṭ) |