Strong’s H2686

חָצַץ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chatsats

Pronunciation

khaw-tsats'

Definition

To divide, to cut, to shoot

Meaning

to chop into, pierce, sever, to curtail, to distribute, to shoot an arrow

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chatsats" primarily means to divide or cut. It is used in contexts where something is being separated or apportioned. Additionally, it can imply the act of shooting, as in shooting arrows, which metaphorically involves dividing the air or space.

Bible references

Judges 5:11;Job 21:21;Proverbs 30:27