The meaning of “חָרַק”
Understanding châraq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gnash. - to grate the teeth 1) (Qal) to gnash, grind (the teeth)
חָרַק
gnash. - to grate the teeth 1) (Qal) to gnash, grind (the teeth)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 16:9 | “He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.” Word: חָרַק (châraq) | |
| Psalms 35:16 | “With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.” Word: חָרַק (châraq) | |
| Psalms 37:12 | “The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.” Word: חָרַק (châraq) | |
| Psalms 112:10 | “The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. ” Word: חָרַק (châraq) | |
| Lamentations 2:16 | “All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it.” Word: חָרַק (châraq) |
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