2866. chathath

Lexicon

chathath: To be shattered, dismayed, terrified, broken

Original Word: חֲתַת
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chathath
Pronunciation: khaw-thath'
Phonetic Spelling: (khath-ath')
Definition: To be shattered, dismayed, terrified, broken
Meaning: dismay

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

casting down

From chathath; dismay -- casting down.

see HEBREW chathath

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chathath
Definition
terror
NASB Translation
terror (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. חֲתַת noun [masculine] terror — only וַתִּירָ֑אוּ ׳תִּרְאוּ ח Job 6:21 (>Baer ִ˜תּירְאוּ for תִּרְאוּ) ye see a terror, and fear (note paronomasia in Hebrew; see Di).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַת (ḥāṯaṯ), which means to be shattered, dismayed, or broken.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G5401 • φόβος (phobos): fear, terror
• G1167 • δειλία (deilia): timidity, fearfulness

These Greek terms capture similar themes of fear and dismay, often used in the New Testament to describe the emotional responses of individuals to divine encounters or challenging situations.

Usage: The word חֲתַת (ḥăṯaṯ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the emotional response of individuals or groups when confronted with situations that evoke fear or panic. It is often associated with the fear of God's judgment or the terror experienced by nations facing destruction.

Context: חֲתַת (ḥăṯaṯ) appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Scriptures, illustrating the profound impact of fear and dismay on the human psyche. In prophetic literature, it is frequently used to describe the reaction of nations or individuals to the impending judgment of God. For example, in Isaiah 2:10, the prophet calls for people to hide in the dust from the terror of the LORD and the splendor of His majesty. This usage underscores the overwhelming nature of divine judgment and the natural human response of fear.

The term also appears in narratives where individuals experience personal fear or anxiety. In Deuteronomy 32:25, the terror (חֲתַת) is described as a consequence of disobedience to God's covenant, leading to a state of panic and distress among the people. This reflects the broader biblical theme that fear and dismay are often the result of turning away from divine guidance and protection.

חֲתַת (ḥăṯaṯ) serves as a reminder of the power of fear to disrupt and paralyze, but also as a call to seek refuge in the steadfastness and faithfulness of God. The biblical narrative often contrasts human fear with divine assurance, encouraging believers to trust in God's sovereignty even in the face of overwhelming circumstances.

Forms and Transliterations

חֲ֝תַ֗ת חתת chaTat ḥă·ṯaṯ ḥăṯaṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Job 6:21
HEB: ק) תִּֽרְא֥וּ חֲ֝תַ֗ת וַתִּירָֽאוּ׃
NAS: such, You see a terror and are afraid.
KJV: For now ye are nothing; ye see [my] casting down, and are afraid.
INT: not see A terror afraid

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2866
1 Occurrence

ḥă·ṯaṯ — 1 Occ.