Strong’s H2814

חָשָׁה

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chashah

Pronunciation

khaw-SHAH

Definition

To be silent, to be still, to hold peace

Meaning

to hush, keep quiet

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chashah" primarily means to be silent or to hold one's peace. It conveys a sense of quietness or stillness, often in the context of waiting or refraining from speech. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both physical silence and a more metaphorical stillness, such as waiting on God or refraining from action.

Bible references

Judges 18:9;1 Kings 22:3;2 Kings 2:3;2 Kings 2:5;2 Kings 7:9;Nehemiah 8:11;Psalm 39:2;Psalm 107:29;Ecclesiastes 3:7;Isaiah 42:14;Isaiah 57:11;Isaiah 62:1;Isaiah 62:6;Isaiah 64:12;Isaiah 65:6