Re: Cheretz / Becheretz

["Daniel Alter" <daniel_b_alter@...>]

Hi Daniel,

Thanks for the help.

Kindest regards

Dan



--- In BardonPraxis@yahoogroups.com, "D. Gutmanas" <noxerus@h...> 
wrote:
> Dear Dan,
> 
> > Does the word "cheretz" or "becheretz" mean anything to you?
> 
> It sounds to me like it might be Hebrew. It can be either ChRTz - 
> meaning a groove, a notch or a decree, or a very improper 
> transliteration of ARTz - which generally means land or state.
> If the 'ch' is indeed pronounced gutturally, then it's the first 
> meaning.
> Also, 'be' means inside.
> 
> Sincerely,
> D. Gutmanas