Berean Strong's Lexicon chashok: Dark, darkness Original Word: חשׁך Word Origin: Derived from the root חשׁך (chashak), which means "to be dark" or "to grow dim." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4655 (σκότος, skotos): Often used in the New Testament to describe both physical and spiritual darkness. - G4653 (σκοτία, skotia): Used to denote darkness, particularly in a metaphorical sense, such as in John 1:5, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Usage: The Hebrew word "chashok" primarily denotes physical darkness, the absence of light. It is often used metaphorically to describe spiritual or moral darkness, symbolizing ignorance, evil, or judgment. In the Hebrew Bible, "chashok" is frequently contrasted with light, representing God's presence, truth, and righteousness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, darkness was often associated with chaos, danger, and the unknown. The Hebrew Bible reflects this understanding, using darkness as a metaphor for situations devoid of God's order and presence. In the creation narrative, God’s command to bring forth light from darkness (Genesis 1:2-3) signifies His power to bring order and life. Darkness also symbolizes the judgment of God, as seen in the plagues of Egypt (Exodus 10:21-23). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chashak Definition obscure, low NASB Translation obscure men (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָשֹׁךְ] adjective obscure, low, only masculine plural as substantive; בַּליִֿתְיַצֵּב לִפְנֵי חֲשֻׁכִּים Proverbs 22:29 he shall not stand before obscure men (opposed to לפנימֿלכים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meaning From chashak; dark (figuratively, i.e. Obscure) -- meaning see HEBREW chashak Forms and Transliterations חֲשֻׁכִּֽים׃ חשכים׃ chashukKim ḥă·šuk·kîm ḥăšukkîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 22:29 HEB: יִ֝תְיַצֵּב לִפְנֵ֥י חֲשֻׁכִּֽים׃ פ NAS: He will not stand before obscure men. KJV: he shall not stand before mean [men]. INT: stand before obscure 1 Occurrence |
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