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חָרִיץ H2757
H2757 is the Hebrew word חָרִיץ, transliterated chârîyts and said khaw-reets'. The King James Version most often renders it cheeses.
What it means
properly, incisure or (passively) incised; hence, a threshing-sledge (with sharp teeth); also a slice (as cut).
Where it comes from
or חֲרִץ; from H2782 (חָרַץ); (compare H2742 (חֲרוּץ)).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: [phrase] cheese, harrow.
Verses using חָרִיץ
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Samuel 17:18 · KJV
And carry these ten cheeses unto the captain of their thousand, and look how thy brethren fare, and take their pledge.
2 Samuel 12:31 · KJV
And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick-kiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 20:3 · KJV
And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and with harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2757 mean?
H2757 is the Hebrew word חָרִיץ (chârîyts), meaning properly, incisure or (passively) incised; hence, a threshing-sledge (with sharp teeth); also a slice (as cut).
How is H2757 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cheeses (1 time), under harrows (1 time), harrows (1 time).
How many times does H2757 appear in the Bible?
חָרִיץ (chârîyts) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2757 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: or חֲרִץ; from H2782 (חָרַץ); (compare H2742 (חֲרוּץ)).
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