Strong's H2791 · Hebrew
חֶרֶשׁ
cheresh · /kheh'-resh/
Number
H2791
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֶרֶשׁ
Transliteration
cheresh
Pronunciation
kheh'-resh
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
magical craft; also silence
KJV: cunning, secretly.
Root / derivation: from H2790 (חָרַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֶרֶשׁ across 4 verses.
craftsmen2×
artificer1×
secretly1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Nehemiah1 verse
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2791 (cheresh) mean?
magical craft; also silence
How many times does H2791 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2791 (חֶרֶשׁ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “craftsmen.”
How is cheresh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2791 is rendered as “craftsmen” (2×), “artificer” (1×), “secretly” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֶרֶשׁ come from?
from H2790 (חָרַשׁ);