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Harness

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The source enumerates 4 distinct subjects under Harness. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.Heb.
  2. 2.An Old English word for “armour;” Heb.
  3. 3.Heb.
  4. 4.The children of Israel passed out of Egypt “harnessed” (Ex.

  1. Harness (1)

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    Heb. ‘asar, “to bind;” hence the act of fastening animals to a cart (1 Sam. 6:7, 10; Jer. 46:4, etc.).

  2. Harness (2)

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    An Old English word for “armour;” Heb. neshek (2 Chr. 9:24).

  3. Harness (3)

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    Heb. shiryan, a coat of mail (1 Kings 22:34; 2 Chr. 18:33; rendered “breastplate” in Isa. 59:17).

  4. Harness (4)

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    The children of Israel passed out of Egypt “harnessed” (Ex. 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.

In the Bible

11

Verses where Harness is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 1 Kings 20:11

    And the king of Israel replied, “Tell him: ‘The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.’”

  • 1 Kings 22:34

    However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”

  • 2 Chronicles 9:24

    Year after year, each visitor would bring his tribute: articles of silver and gold, clothing, weapons, spices, horses, and mules.

  • 2 Chronicles 18:33

    However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”

  • 2 Kings 9:21

    “Harness!” Joram shouted, and they harnessed his chariot. Then Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah set out, each in his own chariot, and met Jehu on the property of Naboth the Jezreelite.

  • Hosea 10:11

    Ephraim is a well-trained heifer that loves to thresh; but I will place a yoke on her fair neck. I will harness Ephraim, Judah will plow, and Jacob will break the hard ground.

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Scripture on Harness

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Harness references

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Sources · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)

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