Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֵת”
Understanding Chêth reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Heth. - § Heth = "terror" - Cheth, an aboriginal Canaanite 1) a son of Canaan and the progenitor of the Hittites
H2845
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֵת
Phonetickhayth
TransliterationChêth
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Heth. - § Heth = "terror" - Cheth, an aboriginal Canaanite 1) a son of Canaan and the progenitor of the Hittites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
12 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 23:16 | “And Abraham hearkened unto Ephron; and Abraham weighed to Ephron the silver, which he had named in the audience of the sons of Heth, four hundred shekels of silver, current money with the merchant.” Word: חֵת (Chêth) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:13 | “And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth,” Word: חֵת (Chêth) |