Berean Strong's Lexicon chashuq: Beloved, attached, desired Original Word: חָשׁוּק Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁק (chashaq), meaning "to love" or "to be attached." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of being beloved or attached is ἀγαπητός (agapētos), which is used in the New Testament to describe those who are dearly loved, particularly in the context of God's love for His children (e.g., Matthew 3:17, Ephesians 5:1). Usage: The term "chashuq" is used to describe something or someone that is beloved or deeply desired. It conveys a sense of attachment or affection, often implying a strong emotional bond or commitment. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of being "beloved" or "attached" was significant in familial and covenantal relationships. The term reflects the deep emotional and spiritual connections that were valued in Hebrew society, particularly in the context of God's covenantal love for His people. The idea of being "beloved" is central to understanding the relational dynamics between God and Israel, as well as within the community of believers. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originpass. part. of chashaq Definition a fillet or ring NASB Translation bands (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָשׁוּק] noun [masculine] fillet or ring clasping (binding) a pillar of the tabernacle, only plural suffix חֲשֻׁקֵיהֶם Exodus 27:10 5t.; חֲשׁוּקַיהֶם Exodus 38:12,17; those of the pillars at door of tabernacle (הָאֹהֶל) were overlaid with gold Exodus 36:38; those of the pillars of the court with silver Exodus 27:10,11; Exodus 38:10,11,12,17,19 (all P), see Di on Exodus 27:10; > Thes and most who understand of connecting-rods, joining tops of pillars, from which curtains were hung. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fillet Or chashuwq {khaw-shook'}; past participle of chashaq; attached, i.e. A fence-rail or rod connecting the posts or pillars -- fillet. see HEBREW chashaq Forms and Transliterations וַחֲשֻׁקֵיהֶ֖ם וַחֲשׁוּקֵיהֶ֖ם וַחֲשׁוּקֵיהֶם֙ וחשוקיהם וחשקיהם vachashukeiHem wa·ḥă·šu·qê·hem wa·ḥă·šū·qê·hem waḥăšuqêhem waḥăšūqêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 27:10 HEB: וָוֵ֧י הָעַמֻּדִ֛ים וַחֲשֻׁקֵיהֶ֖ם כָּֽסֶף׃ NAS: of the pillars and their bands [shall be] of silver. KJV: of the pillars and their fillets [shall be of] silver. INT: the hooks of the pillars and their bands silver Exodus 27:11 Exodus 36:38 Exodus 38:10 Exodus 38:11 Exodus 38:12 Exodus 38:17 Exodus 38:19 8 Occurrences |