The meaning of “חָבָה”
Understanding châbâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hide (self). - to secrete 1) to withdraw, hide, hide oneself 1a) (Qal) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) to hide oneself, remain ...
חָבָה
hide (self). - to secrete 1) to withdraw, hide, hide oneself 1a) (Qal) to withdraw 1b) (Niphal) to hide oneself, remain hidden, withdraw
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 2:16 | “And she said unto them, Get you to the mountain, lest the pursuers meet you; and hide yourselves there three days, until the pursuers be returned: and afterward may ye go your way.” Word: חָבָה (châbâh) | |
| 2 Kings 7:12 | “And the king arose in the night, and said unto his servants, I will now shew you what the Syrians have done to us. They know that we be hungry; therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field, saying, When they come out of the city, we shall catch them alive, and get into the city.” Word: חָבָה (châbâh) | |
| Isaiah 26:20 | “Come, my people, enter thou into thy chambers, and shut thy doors about thee: hide thyself as it were for a little moment, until the indignation be overpast.” Word: חָבָה (châbâh) | |
| Jeremiah 49:10 | “But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is spoiled, and his brethren, and his neighbours, and he is not.” Word: חָבָה (châbâh) |
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