Strong’s H2404

חַָטַב

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chatab

Pronunciation

khaw-tab'

Definition

To hew, cut, or chop

Meaning

to chop, carve wood

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chatab" primarily means to hew, cut, or chop, often in the context of cutting wood or stone. It conveys the action of shaping or preparing materials through cutting. This term is used in the Bible to describe the physical act of cutting down trees or preparing wood for various purposes, such as building or making fire.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 19:5;Deuteronomy 29:11;Joshua 9:21;Joshua 9:23;Joshua 9:27;2 Chronicles 2:10;Psalm 144:12;Jeremiah 46:22;Ezekiel 39:10