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חֲרֹשֶׁת H2799
H2799 is the Hebrew word חֲרֹשֶׁת, transliterated chărôsheth and said khar-o'-sheth. The King James Version most often renders it cutting.
What it means
mechanical work.
Where it comes from
from H2790 (חָרַשׁ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 4 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: carving, cutting.
Verses using חֲרֹשֶׁת
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Exodus 31:5 · KJV
And in cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of timber, to work in all manner of workmanship.
Exodus 35:33 · KJV
And in the cutting of stones, to set them, and in carving of wood, to make any manner of cunning work.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2799 mean?
H2799 is the Hebrew word חֲרֹשֶׁת (chărôsheth), meaning mechanical work.
How is H2799 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it cutting (2 times), carving (2 times).
How many times does H2799 appear in the Bible?
חֲרֹשֶׁת (chărôsheth) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2799 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from H2790 (חָרַשׁ).
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