2622. chasuth
Berean Strong's Lexicon
chasuth: Refuge, shelter, protection

Original Word: חסות
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chasuth
Pronunciation: khaw-sooth'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-sooth')
Definition: Refuge, shelter, protection
Meaning: confidence

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסָה (chasah), meaning "to seek refuge" or "to take shelter."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is καταφυγή (kataphugē), meaning "refuge" or "shelter."

Usage: The term "chasuth" is used to denote a place or state of refuge and protection. It conveys the idea of seeking safety and security, often in a divine context, where God is seen as a protector and a safe haven for His people. This word emphasizes trust and reliance on God's provision and care.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of refuge was significant both physically and spiritually. Cities of refuge were established as safe havens for those who accidentally committed manslaughter, reflecting the broader cultural importance of protection and sanctuary. Spiritually, the Israelites viewed God as their ultimate refuge, a theme prevalent throughout the Psalms and prophetic writings. This reflects a deep-seated belief in God's sovereignty and His role as a protector of His covenant people.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chasah
Definition
refuge
NASB Translation
shelter (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
חָסוּת noun feminine refuge; — וְהֶחָסוּת בְּצֵל מִצְרַיִם Isaiah 30:3 ("" מָעוֺז מַּרְעֹה).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
trust

From chacah; confidence -- trust.

see HEBREW chacah

Forms and Transliterations
וְהֶחָס֥וּת והחסות vehechaSut wə·he·ḥā·sūṯ wəheḥāsūṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 30:3
HEB: פַּרְעֹ֖ה לְבֹ֑שֶׁת וְהֶחָס֥וּת בְּצֵל־ מִצְרַ֖יִם
NAS: will be your shame And the shelter in the shadow
KJV: be your shame, and the trust in the shadow
INT: of Pharaoh will be your shame and the shelter the shadow of Egypt

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Strong's Hebrew 2622
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wə·he·ḥā·sūṯ — 1 Occ.
















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