כָּרוֹז
𐤊𐤓𐤅𐤆
kârôwz
H3744 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A public announcer, herald, or crier—one who makes proclamations, especially those issued by a royal or governmental authority. Used specifically for those who relay official decrees or important public statements.
Semantic Range
herald, public crier, official announcer, one who proclaims decrees or edicts
Root / Etymology
Derived from the Aramaic root כְּרַז (karaz), meaning 'to proclaim' or 'to announce.' The noun כָּרוֹז (kârôwz) is directly related to the act of proclamation and denotes the person fulfilling this function.
Historical & Contextual Notes
כָּרוֹז appears only in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, specifically in Daniel. The term reflects a formal office or recognized social role within the governmental structure of the Babylonian and Persian periods. Unlike general terms for 'messenger' or 'speaker,' כָּרוֹז points specifically to a public, official announcement, particularly royal edicts or decrees. English translations often render it as 'herald,' which is accurate, but the historical office connected to kingly or imperial administration should be noted. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such a herald would have operated in multi-ethnic imperial courts (Babylonian or Persian), making proclamations in public spaces. The root is distinct from Hebrew roots for 'calling' or 'shouting' (e.g., קרא), highlighting its specifically official and public nature in the Aramaic context. No theological or religious meaning is inherent in the term; it is an administrative function.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) from כְּרַז; a herald; herald.
Bantu Hebrew
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כרז (k-r-z) — to proclaim, to announce, to make a public declaration
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3745 | כְּרַז | and they issued proclamation |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3744-01 |
וְ/כָרוֹזָ֖/א | vekharoza | AC/Ncmsd/Td |
and-the-herald | and the herald | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3744-01 |
Daniel 3:4 | וְ/כָרוֹזָ֖/א | vekharoza | AC/Ncmsd/Td |
and-the-herald | and the herald |