The meaning of “חֶרֶשׂ”
Understanding cheres reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a collateral form mediating between חֶרֶס and חֶרֶשׁ earth(-en), (pot-) sherd, [phrase] stone. - a piece of pottery 1) e...
חֶרֶשׂ
a collateral form mediating between חֶרֶס and חֶרֶשׁ earth(-en), (pot-) sherd, [phrase] stone. - a piece of pottery 1) earthenware, clay pottery, shard, potsherd, earthen vessel
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 14:5 | “And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water:” Word: חֶרֶשׂ (cheres) | |
| Numbers 5:17 | “And the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is in the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put it into the water:” Word: חֶרֶשׂ (cheres) | |
| Job 41:30 | “Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.” Word: חֶרֶשׂ (cheres) | |
| Psalms 22:15 | “My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.” Word: חֶרֶשׂ (cheres) | |
| Proverbs 26:23 | “Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.” Word: חֶרֶשׂ (cheres) |
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