The meaning of “חָפַז”
Understanding châphaz reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(make) haste (away), tremble. - properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, to fear 1) to hurr...
חָפַז
(make) haste (away), tremble. - properly, to start up suddenly, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, to fear 1) to hurry, flee, hasten, fear, be terrified 1a) (Qal) to be in a hurry, be alarmed 1b) (Niphal) to be in a hurry
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 20:3 | “And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them;” Word: חָפַז (châphaz) | |
| 1 Samuel 23:26 | “And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.” Word: חָפַז (châphaz) | |
| 2 Samuel 4:4 | “And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became lame. And his name was Mephibosheth.” Word: חָפַז (châphaz) | |
| 2 Kings 7:15 | “And they went after them unto Jordan: and, lo, all the way was full of garments and vessels, which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. And the messengers returned, and told the king.” Word: חָפַז (châphaz) | |
| Job 40:23 | “Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.” Word: חָפַז (châphaz) |
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