2630. chasan
Berean Strong's Lexicon
chasan: To be strong, to be mighty, to be firm

Original Word: חסן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chasan
Pronunciation: khaw-sawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-san')
Definition: To be strong, to be mighty, to be firm
Meaning: to, compact, to hoard

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with strength is "ischus" (Strong's Greek 2479), which also denotes might or power.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chasan" primarily conveys the idea of strength, might, or firmness. It is often used in contexts where physical or moral strength is emphasized. The term can also imply a sense of security or protection, as strength often provides a foundation for safety and stability.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, strength was a highly valued attribute, both physically and morally. The concept of strength was not only associated with physical prowess but also with the ability to uphold justice, protect the community, and maintain faithfulness to God. The Israelites often looked to God as their ultimate source of strength and protection, a theme that is prevalent throughout the Old Testament.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
denominative verb from chosen
Definition
to be treasured up or hoarded
NASB Translation
hoarded (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
חסן (√ of following; Aramaic חֲסַן, , , be strong, also take possession of, חָסִין, strong, etc.; Arabic be rough, hard, coarse).

[חָסַן] verb only

Niph`al denominative Imperfect3masculine singular יֵחָסֵן Isaiah 23:18 be treasured up, hoarded ("" יֵאָצֵר).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lay up

A primitive root; properly, to (be) compact; by implication, to hoard -- lay up.

Forms and Transliterations
יֵֽחָסֵ֑ן יחסן yê·ḥā·sên yechaSen yêḥāsên
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 23:18
HEB: יֵֽאָצֵ֖ר וְלֹ֣א יֵֽחָסֵ֑ן כִּ֣י לַיֹּשְׁבִ֞ים
NAS: it will not be stored up or hoarded, but her gain
KJV: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise
INT: will not be stored or hoarded for dwell

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2630
1 Occurrence


yê·ḥā·sên — 1 Occ.
















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