Strong's Lexicon chittith: Terror, Dread Original Word: חִתִּית Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַת (chathath), meaning "to be shattered" or "to be dismayed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar contexts is φόβος (phobos), Strong's Greek #5401, which also means fear or terror. Usage: The Hebrew word "chittith" is used to convey a sense of terror or dread. It often describes a profound fear that grips individuals or groups, typically in the context of divine judgment or overwhelming circumstances. This term emphasizes the emotional and psychological impact of fear, often associated with the presence or actions of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, fear and dread were common responses to theophanies (appearances of God) or divine interventions. The Israelites understood that the presence of God, while a source of protection and blessing, also carried a sense of awe and fear due to His holiness and power. The concept of "chittith" reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern understanding of the divine as both protector and judge, capable of instilling fear in the hearts of people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chathath Definition terror NASB Translation terror (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִתִּית noun feminine terror, only Ezekiel; absolute ׳ח Ezekiel 32:23, but Co reads חִתִּיתָם (with ᵐ5 and Ezekiel 32:24; Ezekiel 32:26); construct id. Ezekiel 32:27; suffix חתיתו Ezekiel 32:32 Kt (> חִתִּיתִי Qr); חִתִּיתָם Ezekiel 32:24 2t.+ Ezekiel 26:17 (read חִתִּיתָהּ, with ᵐ5 Ew Co, see VB), Ezekiel 32:30 (read חַתִּים, see II. חת); — terror, caused by powerful cities, nations, kings, etc.: usually with suffix object Genitive Ezekiel 26:17 (of Tyre); elsewhere only Ezekiel 32: Ezekiel 26:27 (גִּבּוֺרִים ׳ח, ᵑ6 Co גבור תם ׳ח), Ezekiel 26:30 (חִתִּיתָם, but read חַתִּים, see above); especially in phrase בארץ ׳נָתַן ח חַיִּים cause one's terror (terror of oneself) in the land of the living Ezekiel 26:23; Ezekiel 26:24; Ezekiel 26:25 (strike out ᵐ5 Co), Ezekiel 26:26; Ezekiel 26:32. — חִתִּית Ezekiel 16:3,45 see חִתִּי below חֵת above. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance terror From chathath; fear -- terror. see HEBREW chathath Forms and Transliterations בְּחִתִּיתָ֤ם בחתיתם חִתִּ֖ית חִתִּ֥ית חִתִּיתָ֖ם חִתִּיתָ֜ם חִתִּיתָם֙ חִתִּיתִ֖י חתית חתיתי חתיתם bə·ḥit·tî·ṯām bechittiTam bəḥittîṯām chitTit chittiTam chittiTi ḥit·tî·ṯām ḥit·tî·ṯî ḥit·tîṯ ḥittîṯ ḥittîṯām ḥittîṯîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 26:17 HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ נָתְנ֥וּ חִתִּיתָ֖ם לְכָל־ יוֹשְׁבֶֽיהָ׃ NAS: imposed her terror On all KJV: which cause their terror [to be] on all that haunt INT: Who imposed her terror all her inhabitants Ezekiel 32:23 Ezekiel 32:24 Ezekiel 32:25 Ezekiel 32:26 Ezekiel 32:27 Ezekiel 32:30 Ezekiel 32:32 8 Occurrences |
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