Strong’s H2825

חֲשֵׁכָה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

chashekah

Pronunciation

khash-ay-kaw'

Definition

Darkness

Meaning

darkness, misery

Usage

The term "chashekah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote physical darkness, such as the absence of light, as well as metaphorical darkness, representing ignorance, evil, or judgment. It often conveys a sense of foreboding or the unknown, contrasting with light, which symbolizes knowledge, goodness, and divine presence.

Bible references

Genesis 15:12;Psalm 82:5;Psalm 139:12;Isaiah 8:22;Isaiah 50:10