Original Word: חָשַׁשׁ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chashash
Pronunciation: khaw-shash'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-shash')
Definition: To be afraid, to fear, to be anxious
Meaning: dry grass

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for fear is "φόβος" (phobos), Strong's Greek 5401, which also conveys fear or terror.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chashash" primarily conveys a sense of fear or anxiety. It is used to describe a state of being afraid or experiencing apprehension. This term is often employed in contexts where individuals or groups are facing potential danger or uncertainty, highlighting their emotional response to such situations.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear was a common human experience, often associated with the unknown, potential threats, or divine judgment. The Hebrew Bible frequently addresses fear, encouraging trust in God as a remedy. The Israelites, living in a world of frequent warfare and natural disasters, would have been familiar with fear as a part of daily life. The biblical narrative often contrasts human fear with the peace and assurance found in faithfulness to God.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
chaff
NASB Translation
chaff (1), dry grass (1).

חֲשַׁשׁ noun masculine Isaiah 59:24 chaff; — absolute תֵלְדוּ ׳תַּהֲרוּ ח קַשׁ Isaiah 33:11 ye conceive chaff, ye bring forth stubble (figurative of vain attempt of Assyr.); construct לֶהָבָה ׳ח יִרְמֶּה Isaiah 5:24 ("" קַשׁ) as flaming chaff sinketh down (simile of perishing of heedless Judahites).

חֻשָׁתִי see חושׁ.

חַת, חִתָּה see חתת.

chaff

By variation for qash; dry grass -- chaff.

see HEBREW qash

וַחֲשַׁ֤שׁ וחשש חֲשַׁ֖שׁ חשש chaShash ḥă·šaš ḥăšaš vachaShash wa·ḥă·šaš waḥăšašInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts