The meaning of “כָּחַד”
Understanding kâchad reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. - to secrete, by act or word - hence (intensively) to destroy 1) to hide, conce...
כָּחַד
conceal, cut down (off), desolate, hide. - to secrete, by act or word - hence (intensively) to destroy 1) to hide, conceal, cut off, cut down, make desolate, kick 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be hidden 1a2) to be effaced, be destroyed, be cut off 1b) (Piel) to cover, hide 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to hide 1c2) to efface, annihilate
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 47:18 | “When that year was ended, they came unto him the second year, and said unto him, We will not hide it from my lord, how that our money is spent; my lord also hath our herds of cattle; there is not ought left in the sight of my lord, but our bodies, and our lands:” Word: כָּחַד (kâchad) | |
| Joshua 7:19 | “And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the Lord God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me.” Word: כָּחַד (kâchad) | |
| 2 Samuel 18:13 | “Otherwise I should have wrought falsehood against mine own life: for there is no matter hid from the king, and thou thyself wouldest have set thyself against me.” Word: כָּחַד (kâchad) | |
| 2 Chronicles 32:21 | “And the Lord sent an angel, which cut off all the mighty men of valour, and the leaders and captains in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned with shame of face to his own land. And when he was come into the house of his god, they that came forth of his own bowels slew him there with the sword.” Word: כָּחַד (kâchad) | |
| Psalms 78:4 | “We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.” Word: כָּחַד (kâchad) |
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