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The meaning of חֶרֶת

Understanding Chereth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

Hereth. - § Hareth = "forest" - Chereth, a thicket in Palestine 1) a forest whose site is now unknown

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חֶרֶת

Phonetickheh'-reth
TransliterationChereth
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
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Hereth. - § Hareth = "forest" - Chereth, a thicket in Palestine 1) a forest whose site is now unknown

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

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ReferenceText
1 Samuel 22:5

And the prophet Gad said unto David, Abide not in the hold; depart, and get thee into the land of Judah. Then David departed, and came into the forest of Hareth.

Word: חֶרֶת (Chereth)

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