The meaning of “חָפַשׂ”
Understanding châphas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out). - to seek - causatively, to conceal oneself (i...
חָפַשׂ
change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out). - to seek - causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask 1) to search, search for, to search out, disguise oneself 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search for 1a2) to think out, devise 1a3) to search, test 1b) (Niphal) to be searched out, be exposed 1c) (Piel) to search, search through, search for 1d) (Pual) to be searched for, be sought out 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to disguise oneself 1e2) to let oneself be searched for
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:12 | “And he searched, and began at the eldest, and left at the youngest: and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.” Word: חָפַשׂ (châphas) | |
| 1 Kings 20:38 | “So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.” Word: חָפַשׂ (châphas) | |
| 2 Chronicles 35:22 | “Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and hearkened not unto the words of Necho from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.” Word: חָפַשׂ (châphas) | |
| Psalms 77:6 | “I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.” Word: חָפַשׂ (châphas) | |
| Lamentations 3:40 | “Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord.” Word: חָפַשׂ (châphas) |
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