Original Word: חָרִיט
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chariyt
Pronunciation: khaw-reet'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-reet')
Definition: Bag, purse
Meaning: cut out, a pocket

bag, crisping pin

Or charit {khaw-reet'}; from the same as cheret; properly, cut out (or hollow), i.e. (by implication) a pocket -- bag, crisping pin.

see HEBREW cheret

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
bag, purse
NASB Translation
bags (1), money purses (1).

[חָרִיט] noun masculine^{1Ki 5:23} bag, purse (compare Arabic bag or purse made of skin or other material) — only plural absolute שְׁנֵי חֲרִטִים 2 Kings 5:23, containing each a talent of silver; הָֽחֲרִיטִים Isaiah 3:22 in list of ladies' finery.

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַט (charat), meaning "to cut out."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for חָרִיט, similar concepts can be found in Greek terms related to containers or receptacles, such as βαλλάντιον (ballantion • Strong's Greek 905), which refers to a purse or money bag. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe a similar function of carrying money or small items, reflecting a continuity of the concept across cultures and languages.

Usage: The word חָרִיט is used in the context of a receptacle or container, often implying a small bag or pocket used for holding money or other small items.

Context: • The Hebrew term חָרִיט appears in the context of ancient Near Eastern culture, where pockets or small bags were commonly used for carrying valuables. In the Biblical text, it is specifically mentioned in Isaiah 3:22, where it is listed among various items of adornment and personal accessories. The passage describes the opulence and material wealth of the people, highlighting the use of such items as symbols of status and luxury.
• Isaiah 3:22 (BSB): "the festive robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses," where "purses" is translated from חָרִיט, indicating a small bag or pocket used for carrying personal items.
• The use of חָרִיט in this context underscores the cultural practices of the time, where such items were not only functional but also indicative of social standing. The mention of חָרִיט alongside other luxurious items suggests its role as part of the attire of the wealthy or noble classes.

וְהָחֲרִיטִֽים׃ והחריטים׃ חֲרִטִ֗ים חרטים chariTim ḥă·ri·ṭîm ḥăriṭîm vehachariTim wə·hā·ḥă·rî·ṭîm wəhāḥărîṭîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts