Strong's H3774 (Hebrew)[edit | edit source]

Lemma: כְּרֵתִי (Kᵉrêthîy)

Pronunciation: ker-ay-thee'

POS: ker-ay-thee' Morph: a

Exegesis: probably from in the sense of executioner; (compare ) (only collectively in the singular as plural)

Definition: probably from כָּרַת in the sense of executioner; (compare טַבָּח) (only collectively in the singular as plural); a Kerethite or life-guardsman; Cherethims, Cherethites.

KJV Usage: Cherethims, Cherethites.

Senses[edit | edit source]

• 1. Cherethites = "executioners"
• 2. 1) a group of foreign mercenary soldiers serving as a bodyguard for king David; also executioners
• 3. 2) either Cretans or proto-Philistines (in general)

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