The meaning of “חֲזָה”
Understanding chăzâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) or חֲזָה chăzâh (khaz-aw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to חָזָה behold, have (a dream), see, be wont. - to gaze ...
חֲזָה
(Aramaic) or חֲזָה chăzâh (khaz-aw'); (Aramaic), corresponding to חָזָה behold, have (a dream), see, be wont. - to gaze upon - mentally to dream, be usual (i.e. seem) 1) to see, behold 1a)(P'al) 1a1) to see 1a2) to see, behold, witness 1a3) to behold (in a dream or vision) 1a4) customary, seemly (passive)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 4:14 | “Now because we have maintenance from the king’s palace, and it was not meet for us to see the king’s dishonour, therefore have we sent and certified the king;” Word: חֲזָה (chăzâʼ) | |
| Daniel 4:5 | “I saw a dream which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon my bed and the visions of my head troubled me.” Word: חֲזָה (chăzâʼ) |