Strong's Lexicon chashab: To think, plan, esteem, calculate, invent, make a judgment Original Word: חֲשַׁב Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - λογίζομαι (logizomai) - Strong's Greek 3049: Often translated as "to reckon, count, or consider," similar to the use of "chashab" in contexts of accounting or crediting. - νοέω (noeō) - Strong's Greek 3539: Meaning "to perceive, think, or understand," aligning with the cognitive aspect of "chashab." Usage: The Hebrew verb "chashab" primarily conveys the act of thinking, planning, or considering. It is used to describe the process of forming thoughts, making plans, or devising schemes. The term can also imply the act of valuing or esteeming something, as well as calculating or inventing. In the context of the Bible, "chashab" often relates to God's thoughts and plans, human intentions, and the crafting of artistic designs. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, thought and intention were deeply connected to actions and outcomes. The concept of "chashab" reflects the importance of intentionality and planning in both divine and human contexts. The ability to think and plan was seen as a reflection of wisdom and understanding, attributes highly valued in biblical times. The term also appears in contexts involving craftsmanship and artistry, highlighting the skill and thoughtfulness required in creating intricate designs, particularly in the construction of the Tabernacle and Temple. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to chashab Definition to think, account NASB Translation accounted (1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance repute (Aramaic) corresponding to chashab; to regard -- repute. see HEBREW chashab Forms and Transliterations חֲשִׁיבִ֔ין חשיבין chashiVin ḥă·šî·ḇîn ḥăšîḇînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 4:35 HEB: אַרְעָא֙ כְּלָ֣ה חֲשִׁיבִ֔ין וּֽכְמִצְבְּיֵ֗הּ עָבֵד֙ NAS: of the earth are accounted as nothing, KJV: of the earth [are] reputed as nothing: INT: of the earth nothing are accounted to his will does 1 Occurrence |
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