The meaning of “חָתָה”
Understanding châthâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
heap, take (away). - to lay hold of - especially to pick up fire 1) (Qal) to take hold of, seize, take away, pile up, sn...
חָתָה
heap, take (away). - to lay hold of - especially to pick up fire 1) (Qal) to take hold of, seize, take away, pile up, snatch up (coals)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 52:5 | “God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.” Word: חָתָה (châthâh) | |
| Proverbs 6:27 | “Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?” Word: חָתָה (châthâh) | |
| Proverbs 25:22 | “For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.” Word: חָתָה (châthâh) | |
| Isaiah 30:14 | “And he shall break it as the breaking of the potters’ vessel that is broken in pieces; he shall not spare: so that there shall not be found in the bursting of it a sherd to take fire from the hearth, or to take water withal out of the pit.” Word: חָתָה (châthâh) |
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