חָרַק

châraq · /khaw-rak'/

Number

H2786

Language

Hebrew

Original word

חָרַק

Transliteration

châraq

Pronunciation

khaw-rak'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to grate the teeth

KJV: gnash.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָרַק across 5 verses.

gnash2×

gnasheth2×

gnashed1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Job1 verse

Job 16:9

He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.

Psalms3 verses

Psalms 35:16

With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth.

Psalms 37:12

The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. plotteth: or, practiseth

Psalms 112:10

The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.

Lamentations1 verse

Lamentations 2:16

All thine enemies have opened their mouth against thee: they hiss and gnash the teeth: they say, We have swallowed her up: certainly this is the day that we looked for; we have found, we have seen it.

Topics that use this word

Teeth Afflictions Enemy Famine Malice Psalms Scorning and Mocking Wicked

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2786 (châraq) mean?

to grate the teeth

How many times does H2786 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2786 (חָרַק) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “gnash.”

How is châraq translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2786 is rendered as “gnash” (2×), “gnasheth” (2×), “gnashed” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word חָרַק come from?

a primitive root;