The meaning of “חֶרֶשׁ”
Understanding cheresh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cunning, secretly. - magical craft - also silence adv 1) silently, secretly n m 2) magic art, magician
חֶרֶשׁ
cunning, secretly. - magical craft - also silence adv 1) silently, secretly n m 2) magic art, magician
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 2:1 | “And Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went, and came into an harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there.” Word: חֶרֶשׁ (cheresh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 4:14 | “And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley of Charashim; for they were craftsmen.” Word: חֶרֶשׁ (cheresh) | |
| Nehemiah 11:35 | “Lod, and Ono, the valley of craftsmen.” Word: חֶרֶשׁ (cheresh) | |
| Isaiah 3:3 | “The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.” Word: חֶרֶשׁ (cheresh) |