The meaning of “כָּחַשׁ”
Understanding kâchash reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. - to be untrue, in word (...
כָּחַשׁ
deceive, deny, dissemble, fail, deal falsely, be found liars, (be-) lie, lying, submit selves. - to be untrue, in word (to lie, feign, disown) or deed (to disappoint, fail, cringe) 1) to deceive, lie, fail, grow lean, be disappointing, be untrue, be insufficient, be found liars, belie, deny, dissemble, deal falsely 1a) (Qal) to become lean 1b) (Niphal) to cringe, feign obedience 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to deceive, deny falsely 1c2) to act deceptively 1c3) to cringe 1c4) to disappoint, fail 1d) (Hithpael) to cringe, feign obedience
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:15 | “Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.” Word: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:29 | “Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the Lord, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places. ” Word: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:45 | “Strangers shall submit themselves unto me: as soon as they hear, they shall be obedient unto me.” Word: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash) | |
| Job 31:28 | “This also were an iniquity to be punished by the judge: for I should have denied the God that is above.” Word: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash) | |
| Proverbs 30:9 | “Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.” Word: כָּחַשׁ (kâchash) |
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