Original Word: חַרְשָׁא
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Charsha'
Pronunciation: khar-SHAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khar-shaw')
Definition: Charsha
Meaning: Charsha

Harsha

From Cheresh; magician; Charsha, one of the Nethinim -- Harsha.

see HEBREW Cheresh

Word Origin
from the same as cheresh
Definition
an Isr.
NASB Translation
Harsha (2).

חַרְשָׁא proper name, masculine head of a family of returning exiles Ezra 2:52 ᵐ5 Αρησα, ᵐ5^L Βαασα, = Nehemiah 7:54 ᵐ5 Αδασα.

Word Origin: Derived from a root that is likely related to the concept of craftsmanship or skill, possibly linked to the idea of being silent or secretive, as in the work of a craftsman.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Charsha, as it is a specific Hebrew proper noun related to the post-exilic period and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: The term is used in the context of the post-exilic period, specifically in the genealogical records of those who returned to Jerusalem and Judah from Babylon.

Context: Charsha is mentioned in the context of the return from the Babylonian exile, as recorded in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah. In Ezra 2:52 and Nehemiah 7:54, Charsha is listed among the descendants of the temple servants who returned to Jerusalem. These individuals were part of the group that accompanied Zerubbabel and Jeshua in the first wave of returnees. The name Charsha is associated with the temple servants, a group that played a crucial role in the functioning of the temple by performing various tasks necessary for worship and maintenance. The mention of Charsha highlights the diverse composition of the returnees, emphasizing the inclusion of various families and groups dedicated to the restoration of religious life in Jerusalem.

חַרְשָֽׁא׃ חרשא׃ charSha ḥar·šā ḥaršāInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts