2666. chaphash
Strong's Lexicon
chaphash: To search, to explore, to examine

Original Word: חָפַשׂ
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chaphash
Pronunciation: khaw-fas'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-fash')
Definition: To search, to explore, to examine
Meaning: to spread loose, to manumit

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts includes "ἐρευνάω" (ereunao - Strong's Greek 2045), which also means to search or examine.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chaphash" primarily means to search or explore thoroughly. It conveys the idea of a diligent and careful examination, often with the intent of discovering something hidden or understanding something more deeply. This term can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts, such as searching for physical objects or examining one's heart or actions.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, searching or examining was a common practice, whether it was searching for lost items, exploring new territories, or examining one's life and actions in light of God's laws. The concept of searching is deeply embedded in the Hebrew mindset, reflecting a desire for understanding, discovery, and alignment with divine will. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of seeking God and His wisdom.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be free
NASB Translation
free (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חָפַשׁ] verb be free — only

Pu`al Perfect3feminine singular כִּי לֹא חֻמָּ֑שָׁה Leviticus 19:20 (H), because she was not freed (a freed-woman).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be free

A primitive root; to spread loose; figuratively, to manumit -- be free.

Forms and Transliterations
חֻפָּֽשָׁה׃ חפשה׃ chupPashah ḥup·pā·šāh ḥuppāšāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Leviticus 19:20
HEB: כִּי־ לֹ֥א חֻפָּֽשָׁה׃
NAS: because she was not free.
KJV: they shall not be put to death, because she was not free.
INT: because nor free

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2666
1 Occurrence


ḥup·pā·šāh — 1 Occ.
















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