חָרָשִׁ֑ים
𐤇𐤓𐤔𐤉𐤌
chârâsh
craftsmen
A craftsman or artisan, one skilled in working, shaping, or producing objects from various materials such as wood, metal, or stone. The term denotes an individual engaged in manual trades requiring specialized skill, such as a carpenter, smith, mason, or engraver. It emphasizes proficiency and the ability to fashion or manufacture, rather than simply laboring. In extended use, it may refer generically to someone creating or constructing with technical expertise.
1 Chronicles 29:5 · Word #8
Lexicon H2796
| Lemma | חָרָשׁ |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤔 |
| Transliteration | chârâsh |
| Strong's | H2796 |
| Definition | A craftsman or artisan, one skilled in working, shaping, or producing objects from various materials such as wood, metal, or stone. The term denotes an individual engaged in manual trades requiring specialized skill, such as a carpenter, smith, mason, or engraver. It emphasizes proficiency and the ability to fashion or manufacture, rather than simply laboring. In extended use, it may refer generically to someone creating or constructing with technical expertise. |
Morphology HNcmpa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | craftsmen |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2796-03
skilled craftsmen
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common, masculine plural, absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root meaning to cut in or engrave, denoting those who shape materials through skilled manual work. The masculine plural absolute form is preserved by rendering it as “craftsmen.” |
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