Strong’s H2820

חָשַׂךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chasak

Pronunciation

khaw-sak'

Definition

To withhold, refrain, spare, keep back

Meaning

to restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chasak" primarily means to withhold or keep back something. It is often used in contexts where restraint or sparing is involved, whether it be withholding physical items, refraining from actions, or sparing individuals from harm or judgment. The term conveys a sense of intentional restraint or deliberate decision not to act or give.

Bible references

Genesis 20:6;Genesis 22:12;Genesis 22:16;Genesis 39:9;1 Samuel 25:39;2 Samuel 18:16;2 Kings 5:20;Ezra 9:13;Job 7:11;Job 16:5;Job 16:6;Job 21:30;Job 30:10;Job 33:18;Job 38:23;Psalm 19:13;Psalm 78:50;Proverbs 10:19;Proverbs 11:24;Proverbs 13:24;Proverbs 17:27;Proverbs 21:26;Proverbs 24:11;Isaiah 14:6;Isaiah 54:2