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H3774
כְּרֵתִי
Kᵉrêthîy
Pronunciation: ker-ay-thee'
Definition
a Kerethite or life-guardsman
KJV Renderings
Cherethims, Cherethites.
Word Analysis
EN: a Kerethite or life-guardsman
Etymology: probably from H3772 (כָּרַת) in the sense of executioner; (compare H2876 (טַבָּח)) (only collectively in the singular as plural)