Strong’s H2745 · Hebrew

חַרְחַס
Charchaç
khar-khas'

Definition

Charchas, an Israelite

Etymology

from the same as H2775 (חֶרֶס); perhaps shining;

Where the KJV renders it

  • Harhas

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