Strong's Lexicon choresh: Plowman, farmer Original Word: חֹרֵשׁ Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַשׁ (charash), which means "to plow" or "to engrave." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G722 ἀρόω (aroo) - to plow - G1092 γεωργός (georgos) - farmer, husbandman Usage: The term "choresh" refers to a person who engages in the act of plowing or tilling the soil. It is used to describe those who work the land, preparing it for planting and cultivation. This role is essential in an agrarian society, where the success of crops directly impacts the community's sustenance and economy. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and the economy. The land was seen as a divine gift, and its cultivation was a sacred duty. The plowman, or "choresh," played a crucial role in this process, ensuring that the land was ready for sowing. The agricultural cycle was closely tied to religious festivals and observances, such as the Feast of Firstfruits and the Feast of Weeks, which celebrated the harvest. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originactive participle of charash, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance artificer Active participle of charash; a fabricator or mechanic -- artificer. see HEBREW charash Forms and Transliterations חֹרֵ֣שׁ חֹרֵ֥שׁ חרש choResh ḥō·rêš ḥōrêšLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 4:22 HEB: לֹטֵ֕שׁ כָּל־ חֹרֵ֥שׁ נְחֹ֖שֶׁת וּבַרְזֶ֑ל KJV: an instructer of every artificer in brass INT: the forger of all artificer of bronze and iron 1 Kings 7:14 2 Occurrences |