Original Word: חָרַת
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: charath
Pronunciation: khaw-rath'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-rath')
Definition: To engrave, inscribe, carve
Meaning: to engrave

graven

A primitive root; to engrave -- graven.

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to grave, engrave
NASB Translation
engraved (1).

[חָרַת] verb grave, engrave, only

Qal Passive participle חָרוּת עַל הַלֻּחֹת Exodus 32:16 (E), engraved upon the tablets. (by finger of God), but from absence of "" in cognate languages (Arabic is perforate, bore, slit) probably error for חָרוּשׁ (Jeremiah 17:1).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1449 • ἐγγράφω (engraphō): to inscribe, write upon
• Strong's Greek Number 5480 • χάραγμα (charagma): an engraving, stamp, sign

The verb חָרַת (charat) is a vivid illustration of the enduring nature of God's word and commands, emphasizing the importance of preserving and adhering to divine instructions as they are etched into the fabric of the believer's life.

Usage: The verb חָרַת (charat) is used in the context of engraving or inscribing, often referring to the act of carving or etching words or symbols onto a surface.

Context: The Hebrew verb חָרַת (charat) appears in the context of engraving or inscribing, typically on stone or metal surfaces. This action is often associated with the creation of lasting records or memorials. The act of engraving is significant in the biblical narrative as it denotes permanence and importance, often used in the context of divine commandments or significant decrees. The process of engraving is meticulous and requires skill, symbolizing the care and precision with which God's words and laws are to be treated. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, engraved inscriptions were a common method of recording important information, and this practice is reflected in the biblical text.

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