The meaning of “חָסָה”
Understanding châçâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
have hope, make refuge, (put) trust. - to flee for protection - figuratively, to confide in 1) (Qal) to seek refuge, fle...
חָסָה
have hope, make refuge, (put) trust. - to flee for protection - figuratively, to confide in 1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection 1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:37 | “And he shall say, Where are their gods, their rock in whom they trusted,” Word: חָסָה (châçâh) | |
| Judges 9:15 | “And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.” Word: חָסָה (châçâh) | |
| Ruth 2:12 | “The Lord recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.” Word: חָסָה (châçâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:31 | “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.” Word: חָסָה (châçâh) | |
| Psalms 34:22 | “The Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate. ” Word: חָסָה (châçâh) |
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