Strong's Lexicon chatserim: Villages, settlements, enclosures Original Word: חֲצֵרִים Word Origin: Derived from the root חָצֵר (chatser), meaning "village" or "settlement." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chatserim," the concept of villages or rural settlements can be related to the Greek word κώμη (kome), Strong's Greek #2968, which also means "village." Usage: The term "chatserim" refers to small settlements or villages, often characterized by their enclosures or courtyards. In the context of ancient Israel, these were typically rural communities or clusters of dwellings that were smaller than cities but larger than individual homesteads. The word is used to describe places where people lived in close-knit communities, often with shared resources and communal activities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, villages (chatserim) were essential components of the social and economic structure. They were typically agricultural communities where families lived and worked together. These settlements were often fortified or enclosed to protect against raids and wild animals. The communal lifestyle fostered a strong sense of identity and mutual support among the inhabitants. Villages were also places of local governance and religious practice, often centered around a communal altar or shrine. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originmasc. pl. of chatser, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hazerim Plural masculine of chatser; yards; Chatserim, a place in Palestine -- Hazerim. see HEBREW chatser Forms and Transliterations בַּחֲצֵרִ֖ים בחצרים ba·ḥă·ṣê·rîm bachatzeRim baḥăṣêrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 2:23 HEB: וְהָֽעַוִּ֛ים הַיֹּשְׁבִ֥ים בַּחֲצֵרִ֖ים עַד־ עַזָּ֑ה KJV: which dwelt in Hazerim, [even] unto Azzah, INT: Avims lived Hazerim far Gaza 1 Occurrence |
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