Overview:
The term "Hush" in the Bible is not a direct reference to a person, place, or event but rather an expression or command often used to denote silence or stillness. It is a term that appears in various contexts throughout the Scriptures, emphasizing the importance of quietness, reflection, and reverence before God.

Biblical Context:
The concept of "hush" is woven into the fabric of biblical narratives and teachings, often associated with moments of divine revelation, judgment, or the need for introspection. It is a call to cease from noise and distraction, allowing for a deeper connection with the divine.

Key Scriptural References:

1. Zephaniah 1:7 : "Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests." This verse uses the command to be silent as a preparation for the coming Day of the Lord, a time of judgment and fulfillment of God's plans. The call to silence underscores the seriousness and solemnity of the occasion.

2. Habakkuk 2:20 : "But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him." Here, the command for silence is a response to the presence of the Lord in His temple. It is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and holiness, inviting all creation to pause in reverence and awe.

3. Psalm 46:10 : "Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth." While the word "hush" is not explicitly used, the call to "be still" conveys a similar sentiment. It is an invitation to trust in God's power and plan, recognizing His ultimate authority over all things.

Theological Significance:
The use of "hush" or calls to silence in the Bible often serves as a reminder of human limitations and the need for humility before God. It is a recognition that in the presence of the Almighty, human words and actions fall short. Silence becomes a form of worship, a way to honor God’s majesty and submit to His will.

Practical Application:
For believers, the biblical call to "hush" can be a powerful practice in daily life. It encourages moments of quiet reflection, prayer, and meditation, fostering a deeper relationship with God. In a world filled with noise and distraction, taking time to be silent before the Lord can lead to spiritual renewal and clarity.

Conclusion:
The biblical concept of "hush" is a profound reminder of the importance of silence and stillness in the life of faith. It calls believers to pause, reflect, and recognize the presence and power of God, fostering a spirit of reverence and trust in His divine plan.1. (v. t.) To still; to silence; to calm; to make quiet; to repress the noise or clamor of.

2. (v. t.) To appease; to allay; to calm; to soothe.

3. (v. i.) To become or to keep still or quiet; to become silent; -- esp. used in the imperative, as an exclamation; be still; be silent or quiet; make no noise.

4. (n.) Stillness; silence; quiet.

5. (a.) Silent; quiet.

4623. siopao -- to be silent
... Word Origin from siope (silence) Definition to be silent NASB Word Usage become
silent (1), hush (1), kept silent (4), quiet (2), silent (2). ...
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4602. sige -- silence
... Word Origin a prim. word Definition silence NASB Word Usage hush (1), silence (1). ...
Apparently from sizo (to hiss, ie Hist or hush); silence -- silence. ...
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2013. has -- hush! keep silence!
has or has. 2012, 2013. has or has. 2014 . hush! keep silence! Transliteration ...
Word Origin a prim. interj. Definition hush! keep silence! NASB ...
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2814. chashah -- to be silent, inactive, or still
... hold peace, keep silence, be silent, be still. A primitive root; to hush or keep
quiet -- hold peace, keep silence, be silent, (be) still. 2813, 2814. ...
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For the Burial of the Dead. I. Now Hush Your Cries, and Shed no ...
... For the Burial of the Dead. I. Now hush your cries, and shed no tear,. 8,8,8,8 ... trans.
by Catherine Winkworth, 1855. Now hush your cries, and shed no tear,. ...
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Prayer Answered, Love Nourished
... the present. Hush, my fears! this world is but a narrow span, and thou
shalt soon have passed it. Hush, hush, my doubts! death is ...
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Second Causes.
... would have been unopened"'This my brother had not died!'". Hush! hush!
these guilty insinuations"that dethroning of God from the ...
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"I'll Never Steal Again --If Father Kills Me for It"
... "Boy, what are you doing there?". "Hush! don't tell anybody"please, sir.". "What
are you doing here?". ... "Where's your father?". "Hush! don't tell him! ...
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Shaping a Prayer on the Anvil of the Knees.
... room by itself. One enters with a holy hush over his spirit, and, with awe
in his eyes, looks at Jesus in Gethsemane. There is the ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks on prayer/shaping a prayer on the.htm

A Cradle Song.
... BIBLE STORIES AND RELIGIOUS CLASSICS A CRADLE SONG. Hush! ... When he wept,
the mother's blessing Soothed and hush'd the holy child. ...
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Song 8. Cradle Hymn. 8,7,8,7
... 8,7,8,7. Hush, my dear! ... See the lovely Babe a-dressing: Lovely infant, how he smiled!
When he wept, his mother's blessing Sooth'd and hush'd the holy Child. ...
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Cradle Hymn.
... 8,7,8,7. Hush, my dear! Lie still, and slumber! ... When he wept, his mother's blessing.
Sooth'd and hush'd the holy Child. Lo, he slumbers in a manger,. ...
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A Cradle Song
... See [99]Note. Hush! my dear, lie still and slumber,. ... When He wept, the Mother's blessing.
Soothed and hush'd the holy Child. Lo, He slumbers in His manger,. ...
/.../palgrave/the treasury of sacred song/cxcvii a cradle song.htm

The Omnipotent Summons.
... an angel"a "ministering one""whispers in his ear to hush his song, and speed him
back again for a little season to the valley below. ... Be hush'd, my soul! ...
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Hush (7 Occurrences)
... 5. (a.) Silent; quiet. Multi-Version Concordance Hush (7 Occurrences). Mark
4:39 He awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, "Peace! ...
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Nehushtan (1 Occurrence)
... ne-hush'-tan (nechushtan; compare nechosheth, "brass," and nachash, "serpent"):
1. Traditional Interpretation: The word occurs but once, namely, in 2 Kings 18:4 ...
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Nehushta (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. NEHUSHTA. ne-hush'-ta (nechushta'): Mother of
King Jehoiachin (2 Kings 24:8). She was the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. ...
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Undertaker (1 Occurrence)
... to bring bodies out of the house, and asks him who is in the innermost parts of
the house,'Is there yet any with you?' And he says,'No;' then he will say,'Hush...
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Jehush (1 Occurrence)
... Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia JEHUSH. je'-hush (1 Chronicles 8:39). See
JEUSH, (3). Multi-Version Concordance Jehush (1 Occurrence). ...
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Graven (61 Occurrences)
... and he himself hath turned back from the graven images which 'are' at Gilgal, and
saith, 'A secret word I have unto thee, O king;' and he saith, 'Hush!' and go ...
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Burner (1 Occurrence)
... bring forth the bones from the house, And he said to him who 'is' in the sides of
the house, 'Is there yet with thee?' And he said, 'None,' then he said, 'Hush...
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Songstresses (5 Occurrences)
... (YLT). Amos 8:3 And howled have songstresses of a palace in that day, An affirmation
of the Lord Jehovah, Many 'are' the carcases, into any place throw -- hush! ...
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Silence (80 Occurrences)
... 6. (interj.) Be silent; -- used elliptically for let there be silence, or keep silence.
7. (vt) To compel to silence; to cause to be still; to still; to hush. ...
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Innermost (22 Occurrences)
... to bring bodies out of the house, and asks him who is in the innermost parts of
the house,'Is there yet any with you?' And he says,'No;' then he will say,'Hush...
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