Strong's Lexicon chathchath: Terror, Dread, Fear Original Word: חַתְחַת Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַת (chathath), meaning "to be shattered" or "to be dismayed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5401 (φόβος, phobos) - fear, terror - G1167 (δειλία, deilia) - timidity, fearfulness Usage: The Hebrew word "chathchath" conveys a sense of terror or dread, often associated with a profound fear that leads to a state of being shattered or broken. It is used in contexts where individuals or groups experience overwhelming fear, often in anticipation of divine judgment or in the face of formidable enemies. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear and dread were common responses to the presence of God, especially when His holiness and power were revealed. The concept of "chathchath" reflects the human reaction to the divine, as well as the fear of enemies and impending doom. This term is often used in prophetic literature to describe the fear that will come upon nations or individuals as a result of God's judgment. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chathath Definition terror NASB Translation terrors (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חַתְחַת] noun [masculine] terror, only plural חַתְחַתִּים בַּדֶּרֶךְ Ecclesiastes 12:5 terrors are in the way ("" ירא). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fear From chath; terror -- fear. see HEBREW chath Forms and Transliterations וְחַתְחַתִּ֣ים וחתחתים vechatchatTim wə·ḥaṯ·ḥat·tîm wəḥaṯḥattîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ecclesiastes 12:5 HEB: מִגָּבֹ֤הַּ יִרָ֙אוּ֙ וְחַתְחַתִּ֣ים בַּדֶּ֔רֶךְ וְיָנֵ֤אץ NAS: of a high place and of terrors on the road; KJV: of [that which is] high, and fears [shall be] in the way, INT: of a high are afraid terrors the road shall flourish 1 Occurrence |
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