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The meaning of “חָתַת”

Understanding châthath reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. - properl...

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חָתַת

Phonetickhaw-thath'

Transliterationchâthath

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. - properly, to prostrate - hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear 1) to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

48 total references

Reference	Text
Deuteronomy 31:8	“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” Word: חָתַת (châthath)
1 Samuel 17:11	“When Saul and all Israel heard those words of the Philistine, they were dismayed, and greatly afraid.” Word: חָתַת (châthath)
1 Chronicles 28:20	“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the Lord God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.” Word: חָתַת (châthath)
Job 31:34	“Did I fear a great multitude, or did the contempt of families terrify me, that I kept silence, and went not out of the door?” Word: חָתַת (châthath)
Jeremiah 46:27	“But fear not thou, O my servant Jacob, and be not dismayed, O Israel: for, behold, I will save thee from afar off, and thy seed from the land of their captivity; and Jacob shall return, and be in rest and at ease, and none shall make him afraid.” Word: חָתַת (châthath)