The meaning of “הָסָה”
Understanding hâçâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hold peace (tongue), (keep) silence, be silent, still. - to hush interj 1) (Piel) hush, keep silence, be silent, hold pe...
הָסָה
hold peace (tongue), (keep) silence, be silent, still. - to hush interj 1) (Piel) hush, keep silence, be silent, hold peace, hold tongue, still v 2)(CLBL) to hush 2a) (Hiphil) to command to be silent
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 13:30 | “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it.” Word: הָסָה (hâçâh) | |
| Judges 3:19 | “But he himself turned again from the quarries that were by Gilgal, and said, I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence. And all that stood by him went out from him.” Word: הָסָה (hâçâh) | |
| Nehemiah 8:11 | “So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.” Word: הָסָה (hâçâh) | |
| Amos 8:3 | “And the songs of the temple shall be howlings in that day, saith the Lord God: there shall be many dead bodies in every place; they shall cast them forth with silence.” Word: הָסָה (hâçâh) | |
| Habakkuk 2:20 | “But the Lord is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him. ” Word: הָסָה (hâçâh) |
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