Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2742

Strong's H2742 · Hebrew

חֲרוּץ

chărûwts · /khaw-roots'/

Number
H2742
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֲרוּץ
Transliteration
chărûwts
Pronunciation
khaw-roots'
KJV occurrences
11 verses

Definition

properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager

KJV: decision, diligent, (fine) gold, pointed things, sharp, threshing instrument, wall.

Root / derivation: or חָרֻץ; passive participle of H2782 (חָרַץ);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֲרוּץ across 11 verses.

diligent5×
gold5×
things1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

11 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Job1 verse
Psalms1 verse
Proverbs9 verses
Proverbs 3:14

For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

Proverbs 8:10

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:19

My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

Proverbs 10:4

He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Proverbs 12:24

The hand of the diligent shall bear rule: but the slothful shall be under tribute. slothful: or, deceitful

Proverbs 12:27

The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

Proverbs 13:4

The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!

Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2742 (chărûwts) mean?

properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figuratively) determination; also eager

How many times does H2742 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2742 (חֲרוּץ) appears in 11 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “diligent.”

How is chărûwts translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2742 is rendered as “diligent” (5×), “gold” (5×), “things” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חֲרוּץ come from?

or חָרֻץ; passive participle of H2782 (חָרַץ);