K@rethiy <03774>
ytrk K@rethiy
| Pronunciation | : | ker-ay-thee' |
| Origin | : | probably from 03772 in the sense of executioner |
| Reference | : | - |
| PrtSpch | : | adj (adjective) |
| In Hebrew | : | ytrkh 3, ytrkhw 3, Mytrk 2 |
| In NET | : | Kerethites 5, Cherethites 1, Crete 1, Kerithites 1 |
| In AV | : | Cherethites 10 |
| Count | : | 10 |
| Definition | : |
Cherethites = "executioners"
1) a group of foreign mercenary soldiers serving as a bodyguard for
king David; also executioners
2) either Cretans or proto-Philistines (in general)
probably from 3772 in the sense of executioner; a Kerethite or life-guardsman (compare 2876) (only collectively in the singular as plural): KJV -- Cherethims, Cherethites. see HEBREW for 03772 see HEBREW for 02876 |
| Related Greek | : | - |
| Variations in Bible | : | Cherethites (NET, KJV, NASB, NRSV, TEV) Crete (NET) Kerethites (NET, NIV) Kerithites (NET) |
