הַ/חֵ֖רֶם
𐤄/𐤇𐤓𐤌
chêrem
the-devoted-thing
A thing utterly set apart, irrevocably dedicated to the deity—primarily by means of prohibition, exclusion from ordinary use, or destruction. In profane contexts, the term also denotes a ban or that which is forbidden, and in some cases the physical objects or persons subject to this ban. Used most commonly for property, people, or places from enemy nations designated for destruction or exclusion as an irrevocable offering to YHWH. Secondary senses include objects consigned to destruction, places placed under ban, and items designated as off limits or separated from common use.
Joshua 7:12 · Word #22
Lexicon H2764
| Lemma | חֵרֶם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤓𐤌 |
| Transliteration | chêrem |
| Strong's | H2764 |
| Definition | A thing utterly set apart, irrevocably dedicated to the deity—primarily by means of prohibition, exclusion from ordinary use, or destruction. In profane contexts, the term also denotes a ban or that which is forbidden, and in some cases the physical objects or persons subject to this ban. Used most commonly for property, people, or places from enemy nations designated for destruction or exclusion as an irrevocable offering to YHWH. Secondary senses include objects consigned to destruction, places placed under ban, and items designated as off limits or separated from common use. |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | the-devoted-thing |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2764-07
the thing under ban
| Morphological Notes | Noun, masculine singular absolute with definite article (הַ). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun חֵרֶם denotes something placed under an irrevocable ban or exclusion, often dedicated to a deity by destruction or prohibition. The definite article הַ and masculine singular absolute form are reflected in "the thing under ban." |
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