The meaning of “חוּשִׁים”
Understanding Chûwshîym reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or חֻשִׁים Chushîym (khoo-shem'); or חֻשִׁם Chushim (khoo-sheem'); plural from חוּשׁ; hasters Hushim. - § Hushim = "who ...
חוּשִׁים
or חֻשִׁים Chushîym (khoo-shem'); or חֻשִׁם Chushim (khoo-sheem'); plural from חוּשׁ; hasters Hushim. - § Hushim = "who makes haste" - Chushim, the name of three Israelites n pr f 1) one of the two wives of Shaharaim n pr m 2) the sons of Aher, a Benjamite 3) descendants of Dan
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 46:23 | “And the sons of Dan; Hushim.” Word: חוּשִׁים (Chûwshîym) | |
| 1 Chronicles 7:12 | “Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher.” Word: חוּשִׁים (Chûwshîym) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:8 | “And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them away; Hushim and Baara were his wives.” Word: חוּשִׁים (Chûwshîym) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:11 | “And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal.” Word: חוּשִׁים (Chûwshîym) |