2737. charuz
Strong's Lexicon
charuz: Bead, Jewel

Original Word: חָרוּז
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: charuz
Pronunciation: khaw-ROOZ
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-rooz')
Definition: Bead, Jewel
Meaning: pierced, a bead of pearl, gems, jewels

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָרַז (charaz), meaning "to string together" or "to arrange."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "charuz," the concept of jewels and adornment can be related to Greek terms such as μαργαρίτης (margaritēs, Strong's G3135), meaning "pearl," and κόσμος (kosmos, Strong's G2889), which can mean "adornment" or "order."

Usage: The term "charuz" refers to a bead or jewel, often used in the context of adornment or decoration. It implies something of value that is strung together, much like pearls on a necklace. In the biblical context, it can symbolize beauty, wealth, or the meticulous arrangement of precious items.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, jewelry and adornments were significant indicators of wealth and status. Beads and jewels were not only decorative but also held cultural and sometimes religious significance. They were often used in trade and could be passed down as family heirlooms. The use of such items in biblical times reflects the broader cultural practices of the surrounding nations, where personal adornment was a common expression of identity and social standing.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
string of beads
NASB Translation
strings of beads (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חָרוּז] noun [masculine] string of beads, only plural צַוָּארֵךְ בַּחֲרוּזִים Songs 1:10 thy neck (is comely) with strings of beads.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
chain

From an unused root meaning to perforate; properly, pierced, i.e. A bead of pearl, gems or jewels (as strung) -- chain.

Forms and Transliterations
בַּחֲרוּזִֽים׃ בחרוזים׃ ba·ḥă·rū·zîm bacharuZim baḥărūzîm
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Englishman's Concordance
Songs 1:10
HEB: בַּתֹּרִ֔ים צַוָּארֵ֖ךְ בַּחֲרוּזִֽים׃
NAS: Your neck with strings of beads.
KJV: [of jewels], thy neck with chains [of gold].
INT: ornaments your neck strings

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2737
1 Occurrence


ba·ḥă·rū·zîm — 1 Occ.
















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