The meaning of “חָזָה”
Understanding châzâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. - to gaze at - mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure) - specifically, t...
חָזָה
behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. - to gaze at - mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure) - specifically, to have avision of 1) to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to see, behold 1a2) to see as a seer in the ecstatic state 1a3) to see, perceive 1a3a) with the intelligence 1a3b) to see (by experience) 1a3c) to provide
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 24:11 | “And upon the nobles of the children of Israel he laid not his hand: also they saw God, and did eat and drink.” Word: חָזָה (châzâh) | |
| Job 23:9 | “On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him:” Word: חָזָה (châzâh) | |
| Proverbs 24:32 | “Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction.” Word: חָזָה (châzâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:10 | “Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits:” Word: חָזָה (châzâh) | |
| Ezekiel 13:8 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Because ye have spoken vanity, and seen lies, therefore, behold, I am against you, saith the Lord God.” Word: חָזָה (châzâh) |
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