חָרוּץ
𐤇𐤓𐤅𐤑
Charuts
H2743 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
(1) Name: Charuts, an Israelite mentioned in the late monarchic period, specifically identified as the father of Meshullemeth, who became the mother of King Amon (2 Kgs 21:19); (2) Adjective/Noun: In other contexts, 'charuts' serves as an adjective or noun, variously describing something that is sharp, diligent, or decisive. However, in this form, the primary use in the Hebrew Bible is as a personal name.
Semantic Range
a personal name (Charuts), an Israelite; eager, diligent, decisive (as a name meaning); sharp, gold, decision (in other noun/adjective contexts)
Root / Etymology
From the Hebrew root חָרַץ (ḥ-r-ts), which generally conveys the idea of sharpening, deciding, or being diligent. The noun form חָרוּץ can mean 'gold' (denoting something that is sharp or cut), 'decision,' or 'diligent,' depending on context. As a theophoric or descriptive personal name, it likely carries the sense of 'Eager,' 'Decisive,' or 'Diligent.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
The personal name חָרוּץ appears only in 2 Kings 21:19, where Haruz (Charuts) is identified as the father-in-law of King Manasseh and grandfather of Amon. The name's occurrence at the end of the monarchic era places it in a Judahite context, but the ethnicity or tribal affiliation of Charuts other than through his daughter's marriage into the royal family is not specified. The translation 'earnest' is too narrow; the underlying root suggests a broader semantic field, including 'diligent,' 'sharp,' and 'decisive.' KJV and other English versions render the name as 'Haruz' or transliterate it, while some traditions use 'Charuts.' No evidence suggests significant shifts in this usage after the exilic period. The name's connection to words meaning 'gold' or 'decision' in other contexts shows normal patterns of name formation, where virtues or desirable qualities are attributed or hoped for.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
the same as חֲרוּץ; earnest; Charuts, an Israelite; Haruz.
Bantu Hebrew
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חרץ (ḥ-r-ṣ) — to cut, to decide, to be diligent
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2742 | חֲרוּץ | sharp-cutting sledges of |
| H2757 | חָרִיץ | cut-slices of |
| H2782 | חָרַץ | he decisively determined |
| H2783 | חֲרַץ | his vigor-loin |
| H2785 | חַרְצַן | from sharp grape-kernels |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2743-01 |
חָר֖וּץ | charuts | HNp |
of Haruz | determined one | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2743-01 |
2 Kings 21:19 | חָר֖וּץ | charuts | HNp |
of Haruz | determined one |