◄ 2337. chavach ►
Strong's Lexicon chavach: To hide, to conceal Original Word: חָוַךְ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chavach Pronunciation: khaw-vakh' Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-vawkh') Definition: To hide, to conceal Meaning: a dell, crevice Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of hiding or concealing is κρύπτω (kryptō), Strong's Greek #2928, which also means to hide or conceal. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chavach" primarily means to hide or conceal something. It is used in contexts where something is intentionally kept out of sight or covered, often for protection or secrecy. This term can be applied both in literal senses, such as hiding physical objects, and in metaphorical senses, such as concealing emotions or intentions. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of hiding or concealing was often associated with protection and survival. For example, hiding could be a strategic action during times of war or conflict, as well as a means of safeguarding valuable possessions or information. The concept of concealment also had spiritual implications, as it could relate to the hidden nature of God’s plans or the inner workings of the human heart. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin the same as choach, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thicket Perhaps the same as chowach; a dell or crevice (as if pierced in the earth) -- thicket. see HEBREW chowach Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance yə·ḥaw·weh- — 1 Occ. ḥaw·wāh — 2 Occ. ḥaw·wōṯ — 3 Occ. ḥaw·wō·ṯê·hem — 1 Occ. yā·’îr — 3 Occ. ḥō·w·zāy — 1 Occ. ba·ḥō·ḥîm — 1 Occ. ḥō·w·aḥ — 3 Occ. ha·ḥō·w·aḥ — 4 Occ. ha·ḥō·w·ḥîm — 1 Occ. ū·ḇə·ḥō·w·aḥ — 1 Occ. wā·ḥō·w·aḥ — 1 Occ. ya·ḥî·ṭū — 1 Occ. ḥūṭ — 1 Occ. ka·ḥūṭ — 1 Occ. kə·ḥūṭ — 1 Occ. mi·ḥūṭ — 1 Occ. wə·ḥūṭ — 2 Occ. wə·ha·ḥūṭ — 1 Occ. ha·ḥiw·wî — 16 Occ.