Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֶרְמֵשׁ”
Understanding chermêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
sickle. - a sickle (as cutting) 1) sickle
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֶרְמֵשׁ
Phonetickher-mashe'
Transliterationchermêsh
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
sickle. - a sickle (as cutting) 1) sickle
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 16:9 | “Seven weeks shalt thou number unto thee: begin to number the seven weeks from such time as thou beginnest to put the sickle to the corn.” Word: חֶרְמֵשׁ (chermêsh) | |
| Deuteronomy 23:25 | “When thou comest into the standing corn of thy neighbour, then thou mayest pluck the ears with thine hand; but thou shalt not move a sickle unto thy neighbour’s standing corn. ” Word: חֶרְמֵשׁ (chermêsh) |
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