the LXX., has “and the harlots washed,” etc., instead of the rendering of
the Authorized Version, “now they washed,” of 1 Kings 22:38.
To commit fornication is metaphorically used for to practice idolatry
(Jeremiah 3:1; Ezekiel 16:15; Hos. throughout); hence Jerusalem is spoken
of as a harlot (Isaiah 1:21).
(2.) Hebrews nokriyah, the “strange woman” (1 Kings 11:1; Proverbs 5:20;
7:5; 23:27). Those so designated were Canaanites and other Gentiles
(Joshua 23:13). To the same class belonged the “foolish”, i.e., the sinful,
“woman.”
In the New Testament the Greek pornai, plural, “harlots,” occurs in
Matthew 21:31,32, where they are classed with publicans; Luke 15:30; 1
Corinthians 6:15,16; Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25. It is used symbolically in
Revelation 17:1, 5, 15, 16; 19:2.
- HARNEPHER a chief of the tribe of Asher (1 Chronicles 7:36).
- HARNESS (1.) Hebrews ‘asar, “to bind;” hence the act of fastening
animals to a cart (1 Samuel 6:7, 10; Jeremiah 46:4, etc.).
(2.) An Old English word for “armour;” Hebrews neshek (2 Chronicles
9:24).
(3.) Hebrews shiryan, a coat of mail (1 Kings 22:34; 2 Chronicles 18:33;
rendered “breastplate” in Isaiah 59:17).
(4.) The children of Israel passed out of Egypt “harnessed” (Exodus
13:18), i.e., in an orderly manner, and as if to meet a foe. The word so
rendered is probably a derivative from Hebrew hamesh (i.e., “five”), and
may denote that they went up in five divisions, viz., the van, centre, two
wings, and rear-guard.