Strong's Lexicon chathath: To be shattered, dismayed, terrified, broken Original Word: חתת Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4422 (ptheo): To terrify, frighten - G1605 (ekplesso): To strike with amazement, astonish Usage: The Hebrew verb "chathath" primarily conveys the idea of being shattered or broken, both physically and emotionally. It is often used in the context of fear or dismay, where individuals or nations are described as being terrified or demoralized. The term can also imply a sense of being crushed or brought low, often as a result of divine judgment or overwhelming circumstances. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of being "shattered" or "dismayed" was often associated with the experience of warfare, divine judgment, or encountering the presence of God. The Israelites, living in a world where military conflict and divine intervention were common, would have understood "chathath" as a powerful expression of fear and vulnerability. The term reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern understanding of the divine as both protector and judge, capable of instilling fear and awe. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chathath Definition terror NASB Translation terror (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֲתַת noun [masculine] terror — only וַתִּירָ֑אוּ ׳תִּרְאוּ ח Job 6:21 (>Baer ִתּירְאוּ for תִּרְאוּ) ye see a terror, and fear (note paronomasia in Hebrew; see Di). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance casting down From chathath; dismay -- casting down. see HEBREW chathath Forms and Transliterations חֲ֝תַ֗ת חתת chaTat ḥă·ṯaṯ ḥăṯaṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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