The meaning of “חָתַם”
Understanding châtham reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
make an end, mark, seal (up), stop. - to close up - especially to seal 1) to seal, seal up, affix a seal 1a) (Qal) 1a1) ...
חָתַם
make an end, mark, seal (up), stop. - to close up - especially to seal 1) to seal, seal up, affix a seal 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to seal, affix one's seal 1a2) to seal up, fasten up by sealing 1b) (Niphal) to seal 1c) (Piel) to lock up 1d) (Hiphil) to be stopped
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 15:3 | “And this shall be his uncleanness in his issue: whether his flesh run with his issue, or his flesh be stopped from his issue, it is his uncleanness.” Word: חָתַם (châtham) | |
| 1 Kings 21:8 | “So she wrote letters in Ahab’s name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.” Word: חָתַם (châtham) | |
| Esther 8:8 | “Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king’s name, and seal it with the king’s ring: for the writing which is written in the king’s name, and sealed with the king’s ring, may no man reverse.” Word: חָתַם (châtham) | |
| Song of Solomon 4:12 | “A garden inclosed is my sister, my spouse; a spring shut up, a fountain sealed.” Word: חָתַם (châtham) | |
| Jeremiah 32:14 | “Thus saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; Take these evidences, this evidence of the purchase, both which is sealed, and this evidence which is open; and put them in an earthen vessel, that they may continue many days.” Word: חָתַם (châtham) |
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