Strong’s H3582

כָּחַד

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

kachad

Pronunciation

kah-khad'

Definition

To hide, conceal, cut off, destroy

Meaning

to secrete, by act, word, to destroy

Usage

The Hebrew verb "kachad" primarily means to hide or conceal. It can also imply the act of cutting off or destroying, often in the context of concealing information or truth. This verb is used in various contexts, including the concealment of physical objects, the hiding of emotions or intentions, and the suppression of truth or knowledge.

Bible references

Genesis 47:18;Exodus 9:15;Exodus 23:23;Joshua 7:19;1 Samuel 3:17;1 Samuel 3:17;1 Samuel 3:18;2 Samuel 14:18;2 Samuel 18:13;1 Kings 13:34;2 Chronicles 32:21;Job 4:7;Job 6:10;Job 15:18;Job 15:28;Job 20:12;Job 22:20;Job 27:11;Psalm 40:10;Psalm 69:5;Psalm 78:4;Psalm 83:4;Psalm 139:15;Isaiah 3:9;Jeremiah 38:14