The meaning of “חָשָׁה”
Understanding châshâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. - to hush or keep quiet 1) to be silent, quiet, still, inactive 1a) (Qa...
חָשָׁה
hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. - to hush or keep quiet 1) to be silent, quiet, still, inactive 1a) (Qal) to be silent, be still 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to be silent, exhibit silence 1b2) to show inactivity, be inactive 1b3) to make silent, make quiet, cause to be still
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 18:9 | “And they said, Arise, that we may go up against them: for we have seen the land, and, behold, it is very good: and are ye still? be not slothful to go, and to enter to possess the land.” Word: חָשָׁה (châshâh) | |
| 2 Kings 2:5 | “And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.” Word: חָשָׁה (châshâh) | |
| Nehemiah 8:11 | “So the Levites stilled all the people, saying, Hold your peace, for the day is holy; neither be ye grieved.” Word: חָשָׁה (châshâh) | |
| Psalms 39:2 | “I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.” Word: חָשָׁה (châshâh) | |
| Ecclesiastes 3:7 | “A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;” Word: חָשָׁה (châshâh) |
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