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Lexicon :: Strong's H2620 - ḥāsâ

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חָסָה
Transliteration
ḥāsâ
Pronunciation
khaw-saw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 700

Strong’s Definitions

חָסָה châçâh, khaw-saw'; a primitive root; (compare H982) to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in:—have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x

The KJV translates Strong's H2620 in the following manner: to trust (35x), to make a refuge (1x), have hope (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 37x
The KJV translates Strong's H2620 in the following manner: to trust (35x), to make a refuge (1x), have hope (1x).

  1. (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection

    1. to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
חָסָה châçâh, khaw-saw'; a primitive root; (compare H982) to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in:—have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.
STRONGS H2620: Abbreviations
† חָסָה verb (mostly in poetry and figurative) seek refuge (Arabic bdb034003 III. is set aside; see go aside, apart; bdb034004 shelter, protection; but ? bdb034005 = ס) —
Qal Perfect ח׳ Psalm 64:11; 3rd person feminine singular חָסָ֫יָה Psalm 57:2, חָסִ֫יתִי Psalm 7:2 + 7 times; plural חָסוּ Psalm 37:40; Zephaniah 3:12, חָסָ֫יוּ Deuteronomy 32:37; Imperfect יֶחְסֶּה Psalm 34:9, תֶחְסֶּה Psalm 91:4, אֶחְסֶּה Psalm 57:2 (see Baer Psalm 34:9), אֶחֱסֶה Psalm 18:3 + 2 times; plural יֶחֱסוּ Isaiah 14:32, יֶחֱסָיוּן Psalm 36:8; Imperative חֲסוּ Judges 9:15; Infinitive חֲסוֺת Psalm 118:8 + 3 times; participle חוֺסֶה Isaiah 57:13, חֹסֶה Proverbs 14:32, חוֺסִים Psalm 17:7 + 3 times; חֹסְים Proverbs 30:5; 2 Samuel 22:31 (see Baer Proverbs 30:5), חוֺסֵי Psalm 2:12; Psalm 5:12, חֹסֵי Nahum 1:7; — seek refuge, with בְּצֵל ׃בְּ in the shadow of a tree Judges 9:15, בְּצֵל מצרים Isaiah 30:2; בָּהּ Isaiah 14:32 in Zion, in gods Deuteronomy 32:37 (poem), elsewhere in God 2 Samuel 22:3 = Psalm 18:3; Nahum 1:7; Psalm 2:12; Psalm 5:12; Psalm 7:2; Psalm 11:1; Psalm 16:1; Psalm 25:20; Psalm 31:2; Psalm 31:20; Psalm 34:9; Psalm 34:23; Psalm 37:40; Psalm 57:2; Psalm 64:11; Psalm 71:1; Psalm 118:8; Psalm 118:9; Psalm 141:8; Psalm 144:2, Isaiah 57:13; מגן הוא ל(כל ה)חוסים בו a shield is he to (all) who seek refuge in him 2 Samuel 22:31 = Psalm 18:31; Proverbs 30:5; בְּ׳ is probably to be supplied in thought at least: מושׁיע חוסים Psalm 17:7 saviour of those seeking refuge (in thee); חסה במותו צדיק Proverbs 14:32 a righteous man in his death seeketh refuge (in Yahweh), בשׁם י׳ Zephaniah 3:12, בצל כנפיךָ in the shadow of thy wings Psalm 36:8; Psalm 57:2; בסתר כנפיךָ Psalm 61:5, תחת כנפיו under his wings Psalm 91:4 = Ruth 2:12.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Deuteronomy

32:37; 32:37

Judges

9:15; 9:15

Ruth

2:12

2 Samuel

22:3; 22:31; 22:31

Psalms

2:12; 2:12; 5:12; 5:12; 7:2; 7:2; 11:1; 16:1; 17:7; 17:7; 18:3; 18:3; 18:31; 25:20; 31:2; 31:20; 34:9; 34:9; 34:9; 36:8; 36:8; 37:40; 37:40; 57:2; 57:2; 57:2; 57:2; 61:5; 71:1; 91:4; 91:4; 118:8; 118:8; 118:9; 141:8; 144:2

Proverbs

14:32; 14:32; 30:5; 30:5; 30:5

Isaiah

14:32; 14:32; 30:2; 57:13; 57:13

Nahum

1:7; 1:7

Zephaniah

3:12; 3:12

H2620

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H2620 matches the Hebrew חָסָה (ḥāsâ),
which occurs 37 times in 36 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:37

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:37 - Then he will say, ‘Where are their gods,
the rock in which they took refuge,

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:15 - And the bramble said to the trees, ‘If in good faith you are anointing me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade, but if not, let fire come out of the bramble and devour the cedars of Lebanon.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Rth 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12 - The LORD repay you for what you have done, and a full reward be given you by the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge!”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3 - my[fn] God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation,
my stronghold and my refuge,
my savior; you save me from violence.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:31 - This God—his way is perfect;
the word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - Kiss the Son,
lest he be angry, and you perish in the way,
for his wrath is quickly kindled.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them ever sing for joy,
and spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may exult in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 - A Shiggaion[fn] of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning the words of Cush, a Benjaminite.
O LORD my God, in you do I take refuge;
save me from all my pursuers and deliver me,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:1 - To the choirmaster. Of David.
In the LORD I take refuge;
how can you say to my soul,
“Flee like a bird to your mountain,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 - A Miktam[fn] of David.
Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 - Wondrously show[fn] your steadfast love,
O Savior of those who seek refuge
from their adversaries at your right hand.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - This God—his way is perfect;[fn]
the word of the LORD proves true;
he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!
Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 - To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.
In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame;
in your righteousness deliver me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - Oh, how abundant is your goodness,
which you have stored up for those who fear you
and worked for those who take refuge in you,
in the sight of the children of mankind!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 34:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 - The LORD redeems the life of his servants;
none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 37:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 - The LORD helps them and delivers them;
he delivers them from the wicked and saves them,
because they take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 57:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 - To the choirmaster: according to Do Not Destroy. A Miktam[fn] of David, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.
Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me,
for in you my soul takes refuge;
in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge,
till the storms of destruction pass by.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 61:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4 - Let me dwell in your tent forever!
Let me take refuge under the shelter of your wings! Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 64:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10 - Let the righteous one rejoice in the LORD
and take refuge in him!
Let all the upright in heart exult!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 71:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:1 - In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 91:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4 - He will cover you with his pinions,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in man.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:9 - It is better to take refuge in the LORD
than to trust in princes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:8 - But my eyes are toward you, O GOD, my Lord;
in you I seek refuge; leave me not defenseless![fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 144:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:2 - he is my steadfast love and my fortress,
my stronghold and my deliverer,
my shield and he in whom I take refuge,
who subdues peoples[fn] under me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:32 - The wicked is overthrown through his evildoing,
but the righteous finds refuge in his death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 30:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:5 - Every word of God proves true;
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:32 - What will one answer the messengers of the nation?
“The LORD has founded Zion,
and in her the afflicted of his people find refuge.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2 - who set out to go down to Egypt,
without asking for my direction,
to take refuge in the protection of Pharaoh
and to seek shelter in the shadow of Egypt!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 57:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:13 - When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you!
The wind will carry them all off,
a breath will take them away.
But he who takes refuge in me shall possess the land
and shall inherit my holy mountain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 1:7 - The LORD is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble;
he knows those who take refuge in him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zep 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:12 - But I will leave in your midst
a people humble and lowly.
They shall seek refuge in the name of the LORD,
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