חָרָבָה
A desert
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What does חָרָבָה (ḥārābāh) mean in the Bible?
חָרָבָה (ḥārābāh) is a Hebrew word meaning "a desert". a desert BDB: dry ground Usage: dry (ground, land).
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Meaning
Desolate land marked by drought and abandonment, often symbolizing judgment or God's withdrawal of blessing
a desert BDB: dry ground Usage: dry (ground, land).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.