Strong’s H2821

חָשַׁךְ

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chashak

Pronunciation

khaw-shak'

Definition

To be dark, to grow dim, to obscure

Meaning

to be dark, to darken

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chashak" primarily conveys the idea of darkness or obscurity. It is used to describe both physical darkness, such as the absence of light, and metaphorical darkness, such as ignorance or adversity. The term can also imply a covering or concealing, suggesting a lack of clarity or understanding.

Bible references

Exodus 10:15;Job 3:9;Job 18:6;Job 38:2;Psalm 69:23;Psalm 105:28;Psalm 139:12;Ecclesiastes 12:2;Ecclesiastes 12:3;Isaiah 5:30;Isaiah 13:10;Jeremiah 13:16;Lamentations 4:8;Lamentations 5:17;Ezekiel 30:18;Amos 5:8;Amos 8:9;Micah 3:6