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Lexicon :: Strong's H2620 - ḥāsâ

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חָסָה
Transliteration
ḥāsâ
Pronunciation
khaw-saw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

TWOT Reference: 700

Strong’s Definitions

חָסָה châçâh, khaw-saw'; a primitive root; (compare H982) to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in:—have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x

The KJV translates Strong's H2620 in the following manner: to trust (35x), to make a refuge (1x), have hope (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x
The KJV translates Strong's H2620 in the following manner: to trust (35x), to make a refuge (1x), have hope (1x).

  1. (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection

    1. to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָסָה châçâh, khaw-saw'; a primitive root; (compare H982) to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in:—have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.
STRONGS H2620: Abbreviations
† חָסָה verb (mostly in poetry and figurative) seek refuge (Arabic bdb034003 III. is set aside; see go aside, apart; bdb034004 shelter, protection; but ? bdb034005 = ס) —
Qal Perfect ח׳ Psalm 64:11; 3rd person feminine singular חָסָ֫יָה Psalm 57:2, חָסִ֫יתִי Psalm 7:2 + 7 times; plural חָסוּ Psalm 37:40; Zephaniah 3:12, חָסָ֫יוּ Deuteronomy 32:37; Imperfect יֶחְסֶּה Psalm 34:9, תֶחְסֶּה Psalm 91:4, אֶחְסֶּה Psalm 57:2 (see Baer Psalm 34:9), אֶחֱסֶה Psalm 18:3 + 2 times; plural יֶחֱסוּ Isaiah 14:32, יֶחֱסָיוּן Psalm 36:8; Imperative חֲסוּ Judges 9:15; Infinitive חֲסוֺת Psalm 118:8 + 3 times; participle חוֺסֶה Isaiah 57:13, חֹסֶה Proverbs 14:32, חוֺסִים Psalm 17:7 + 3 times; חֹסְים Proverbs 30:5; 2 Samuel 22:31 (see Baer Proverbs 30:5), חוֺסֵי Psalm 2:12; Psalm 5:12, חֹסֵי Nahum 1:7; — seek refuge, with בְּצֵל ׃בְּ in the shadow of a tree Judges 9:15, בְּצֵל מצרים Isaiah 30:2; בָּהּ Isaiah 14:32 in Zion, in gods Deuteronomy 32:37 (poem), elsewhere in God 2 Samuel 22:3 = Psalm 18:3; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 2:12; Psalm 5:12; Psalm 7:2; Psalm 11:1; Psalm 16:1; Psalm 25:20; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 31:20; Psalm 34:9; Psalm 34:23; Psalm 37:40; Psalm 57:2; Psalm 64:11; Psalm 71:1; Psalm 118:8; Psalm 118:9; Psalm 141:8; Psalm 144:2, Isaiah 57:13; מגן הוא ל(כל ה)חוסים בו a shield is he to (all) who seek refuge in him 2 Samuel 22:31 = Psalm 18:31; Proverbs 30:5; בְּ׳ is probably to be supplied in thought at least: מושׁיע חוסים Psalm 17:7 saviour of those seeking refuge (in thee); חסה במותו צדיק Proverbs 14:32 a righteous man in his death seeketh refuge (in Yahweh), בשׁם י׳ Zephaniah 3:12, בצל כנפיךָ in the shadow of thy wings Psalm 36:8; Psalm 57:2; בסתר כנפיךָ Psalm 61:5, תחת כנפיו under his wings Psalm 91:4 = Ruth 2:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

32:37; 32:37

Judges

9:15; 9:15

Ruth

2:12

2 Samuel

22:3; 22:31; 22:31

Psalms

2:12; 2:12; 5:12; 5:12; 7:2; 7:2; 11:1; 16:1; 17:7; 17:7; 18:3; 18:3; 18:31; 25:20; 31:2; 31:20; 34:9; 34:9; 34:9; 36:8; 36:8; 37:40; 37:40; 57:2; 57:2; 57:2; 57:2; 61:5; 71:1; 91:4; 91:4; 118:8; 118:8; 118:9; 141:8; 144:2

Proverbs

14:32; 14:32; 30:5; 30:5; 30:5

Isaiah

14:32; 14:32; 30:2; 57:13; 57:13

Nahum

1:7; 1:7

Zephaniah

3:12; 3:12

H2620

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2620 matches the Hebrew חָסָה (ḥāsâ),
which occurs 37 times in 36 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:37

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:37 - He will say: “Now where are their gods, the rock they took refuge in,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:15 - “The thornbush said to the trees, ‘If you really want to anoint me king over you, come and take refuge in my shade; but if not, then let fire come out of the thornbush and consume the cedars of Lebanon!’

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Unchecked Copy Box Rth 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12 - May the LORD repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3 - my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[fn] and the horn[fn] of my salvation. He is my stronghold, my refuge and my savior— from violent people you save me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:31 - “As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - [fn]A shiggaion[fn] of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush, a Benjamite. LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:1 - For the director of music. Of David. In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 - A miktam[fn] of David. Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 - Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield[fn] and the horn[fn] of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - As for God, his way is perfect: The LORD’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Guard my life and rescue me; do not let me be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - [fn]For the director of music. A psalm of David. In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; deliver me in your righteousness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you, that you bestow in the sight of all, on those who take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 - The LORD will rescue his servants; no one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 - The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 - [fn]For the director of music. To the tune of “Do Not Destroy.” Of David. A miktam.[fn] When he had fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me, for in you I take refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4 - I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10 - The righteous will rejoice in the LORD and take refuge in him; all the upright in heart will glory in him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:1 - In you, LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 91:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4 - He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in humans.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:9 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:8 - But my eyes are fixed on you, Sovereign LORD; in you I take refuge—do not give me over to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:2 - He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples[fn] under me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:32 - When calamity comes, the wicked are brought down, but even in death the righteous seek refuge in God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:5 - “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:32 - What answer shall be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2 - who go down to Egypt without consulting me; who look for help to Pharaoh’s protection, to Egypt’s shade for refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:13 - When you cry out for help, let your collection of idols save you! The wind will carry all of them off, a mere breath will blow them away. But whoever takes refuge in me will inherit the land and possess my holy mountain.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 1:7 - The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:12 - But I will leave within you the meek and humble. The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the LORD.
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