Lexicon :: Strong's H2041 - heres

הֶרֶס
Transliteration
heres
Pronunciation
heh'-res
Part of Speech
masculine noun, proper locative noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From הָרַס (H2040)
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 516a

Strong’s Definitions

הֶרֶס hereç, heh'-res; from H2040; demolition:—destruction.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x

The KJV translates Strong's H2041 in the following manner: destruction (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 1x
The KJV translates Strong's H2041 in the following manner: destruction (1x).
masculine noun

  1. overthrow, destruction

    proper locative noun

  2. (CLBL) city of destruction in Egypt, probably On-Heliopolis

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
הֶרֶס hereç, heh'-res; from H2040; demolition:—destruction.
STRONGS H2041: Abbreviations
† הֶ֫רֶס noun [masculine] overthrow, destruction, only Isaiah 19:18 one shall be called עִיר הַהֶרֶס city of destruction, i.e. (as usually explained) with punning allusion to On-Heliopolis: it shall be called no longer עַיר הַחֶרֶס city of the sun, but עיר ההרס city of destruction, city whose temples, etc., of the sun have been destroyed; but perhaps < πόλις ασεδεκ = עִיר הֵצֶּדֶק city of righteousness, so GeiUrschrift 79 Brd Di (change intentional ? compare id.); on other views see id. & De Che.
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Isaiah

19:18