The meaning of “חָשַׂךְ”
Understanding châsak reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
assuage, [idiom] darken, forbear, hinder, hold back, keep (back), punish, refrain, reserve, spare, withhold. - to restra...
חָשַׂךְ
assuage, [idiom] darken, forbear, hinder, hold back, keep (back), punish, refrain, reserve, spare, withhold. - to restrain or (reflex.) refrain - by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve - to observe 1) to withhold, restrain, hold back, keep in check, refrain 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to withhold, keep back, keep for oneself, keep from, hold in check, refrain, spare, reserve 1a2) to restrain, check 1b) (Niphal) to assuage, be spared
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 22:16 | “And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the Lord, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son:” Word: חָשַׂךְ (châsak) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:16 | “And Joab blew the trumpet, and the people returned from pursuing after Israel: for Joab held back the people.” Word: חָשַׂךְ (châsak) | |
| Ezra 9:13 | “And after all that is come upon us for our evil deeds, and for our great trespass, seeing that thou our God hast punished us less than our iniquities deserve, and hast given us such deliverance as this;” Word: חָשַׂךְ (châsak) | |
| Psalms 78:50 | “He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave their life over to the pestilence;” Word: חָשַׂךְ (châsak) | |
| Isaiah 54:2 | “Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes;” Word: חָשַׂךְ (châsak) |
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