Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2791

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.

Joshua1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Nehemiah1 verse
Isaiah1 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);