The meaning of Carpenter in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

kar'-pen-ter (charash; tekton): This word, which is a general word for graver or craftsman, is translated "carpenter" in II Kings 22:6; II Chronicles 24:12; Ezra 3:7; Isaiah 41:7. The same word is rendered "craftsman" in the American Standard Revised Version of Jeremiah 24:1 and Jeremiah 29:2 and "smith" in the American Standard Revised Version of Zechariah 1:20. In II Samuel 5:11; II Kings 12:11; I Chronicles 14:1; and Isaiah 44:13, charash occurs with 'ets (wood), and is more exactly translated "carpenter" or "worker in wood." Tekton, the corresponding Greek word for artificer, is translated "carpenter" in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3.

See CARVING; CRAFTS.

See more on the meaning of Carpenter in the Bible:
Carpenter {Easton's Bible Dictionary}

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