Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֵרֵשׁ”
Understanding chêrêsh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
deaf. - deaf (whether literally or spiritual) 1) deaf
H2795
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֵרֵשׁ
Phonetickhay-rashe'
Transliterationchêrêsh
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
deaf. - deaf (whether literally or spiritual) 1) deaf
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
9 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 4:11 | “And the Lord said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord?” Word: חֵרֵשׁ (chêrêsh) | |
| Leviticus 19:14 | “Thou shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stumblingblock before the blind, but shalt fear thy God: I am the Lord.” Word: חֵרֵשׁ (chêrêsh) | |
| Psalms 58:4 | “Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;” Word: חֵרֵשׁ (chêrêsh) | |
| Isaiah 42:18 | “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.” Word: חֵרֵשׁ (chêrêsh) |