Strong’s H2442

חָכָה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chakah

Pronunciation

khaw-kaw'

Definition

To wait, to tarry, to long for

Meaning

to adhere to, to await

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chakah" primarily conveys the idea of waiting or tarrying with an expectation or hope. It often implies a sense of patience and anticipation, suggesting a hopeful waiting for something or someone. This term is used in contexts where there is an expectation of a future event or fulfillment of a promise.

Bible references

2 Kings 7:9;2 Kings 9:3;Job 3:21;Job 32:4;Psalm 33:20;Psalm 106:13;Isaiah 8:17;Isaiah 30:18;Isaiah 30:18;Isaiah 64:4;Daniel 12:12;Hosea 6:9;Habakkuk 2:3;Zephaniah 3:8