Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חָשַׁשׁ”
Understanding châshash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
by variation for קַשׁ chaff. - dry grass 1) chaff, dry grass
H2842
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חָשַׁשׁ
Phonetickhaw-shash'
Transliterationchâshash
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by variation for קַשׁ chaff. - dry grass 1) chaff, dry grass
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 5:24 | “Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the Lord of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.” Word: חָשַׁשׁ (châshash) | |
| Isaiah 33:11 | “Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.” Word: חָשַׁשׁ (châshash) |