Word Study

The meaning of חָרִיף

Understanding Chârîyph reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H2756
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

חָרִיף

Phonetickhaw-reef'
TransliterationChârîyph
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Hariph. - § Hariph = "a plucking off" - Chariph, the name of two Israelites 1) head of a family of exiles returning with Zerubbabel 2) a head of the people who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Nehemiah 7:24

The children of Hariph, an hundred and twelve.

Nehemiah 10:19

Hariph, Anathoth, Nebai,

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Nehemiah
Book Distribution
Nehemiah2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חָרִיף' deepen your understanding of Nehemiah 7:24?