Berean Strong's Lexicon chishshur: Thought, plan, device Original Word: חִשּׁוּר Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁר (chashar), which means to think, plan, or devise. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is "βουλή" (boulē), which means counsel or purpose, and "λογισμός" (logismos), meaning thought or reasoning. Usage: The term "chishshur" refers to a thought or plan, often implying a deliberate or strategic intention. It can denote both positive and negative connotations depending on the context, such as a wise plan or a cunning device. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of planning and devising was integral to both daily life and spiritual practice. The Israelites valued wisdom and strategic thinking, as seen in the wisdom literature of the Old Testament. Plans and thoughts were often seen as reflections of one's character and relationship with God, who is portrayed as the ultimate planner and source of wisdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as chashrah Definition a nave, hub (of a wheel) NASB Translation hubs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חִשּׁוּר] noun [masculine] nave, hub of a wheel (which gather in the spokes) — plural suffix חִשֻּׁרֵיהֶם 1 Kings 7:33. חשׁשׁ (√ of following; compare Arabic hasten, hurry (transitive), particles of straw, sand, dust, as flying quickly about; see LagBN 40). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance spoke From an unused root meaning to bind together; combined, i.e. The nave or hub of a wheel (as holding the spokes together) -- spoke. Forms and Transliterations וְחִשֻּׁרֵיהֶ֖ם וחשריהם vechishshureiHem wə·ḥiš·šu·rê·hem wəḥiššurêhemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:33 HEB: וְגַבֵּיהֶ֗ם וְחִשֻּׁקֵיהֶ֛ם וְחִשֻּׁרֵיהֶ֖ם הַכֹּ֥ל מוּצָֽק׃ NAS: their spokes, and their hubs [were] all KJV: and their felloes, and their spokes, [were] all molten. INT: their rims their spokes and their hubs all cast 1 Occurrence |