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Lexicon :: Strong's H2620 - ḥāsâ

Aa
חָסָה
Transliteration
ḥāsâ
Pronunciation
khaw-saw'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
Dictionary Aids

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 BoxDeu 32:37

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:37 - Then he will ask, ‘Where are their gods,
the rocks they fled to for refuge?

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Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:15

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 9:15 - And the thornbush replied to the trees,
‘If you truly want to make me your king,
come and take shelter in my shade.
If not, let fire come out from me
and devour the cedars of Lebanon.’”

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Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 2:12 - May the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge, reward you fully for what you have done.”

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:3 - my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.
He is my refuge, my savior,
the one who saves me from violence.

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Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:31

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:31 - “God’s way is perfect.
All the LORD’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:12 - Submit to God’s royal son,[fn] or he will become angry,
and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities—
for his anger flares up in an instant.
But what joy for all who take refuge in him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:11 - But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;
let them sing joyful praises forever.
Spread your protection over them,
that all who love your name may be filled with joy.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:1 -

A psalm[fn] of David, which he sang to the LORD concerning Cush of the tribe of Benjamin.

I come to you for protection, O LORD my God.
Save me from my persecutors—rescue me!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 11:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

I trust in the LORD for protection.
So why do you say to me,
“Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:1 -

A psalm[fn] of David.

Keep me safe, O God,
for I have come to you for refuge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 17:7 - Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways.
By your mighty power you rescue
those who seek refuge from their enemies.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:2 - The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior;
my God is my rock, in whom I find protection.
He is my shield, the power that saves me,
and my place of safety.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:30 - God’s way is perfect.
All the LORD’s promises prove true.
He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 25:20 - Protect me! Rescue my life from them!
Do not let me be disgraced, for in you I take refuge.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm of David.

O LORD, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.
Save me, for you do what is right.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:19 - How great is the goodness
you have stored up for those who fear you.
You lavish it on those who come to you for protection,
blessing them before the watching world.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:8 - Taste and see that the LORD is good.
Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 34:22 - But the LORD will redeem those who serve him.
No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 36:7 - How precious is your unfailing love, O God!
All humanity finds shelter
in the shadow of your wings.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 37:40 - The LORD helps them,
rescuing them from the wicked.
He saves them,
and they find shelter in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 57:1 -

For the choir director: A psalm[fn] of David, regarding the time he fled from Saul and went into the cave. To be sung to the tune “Do Not Destroy!”

Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy!
I look to you for protection.
I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings
until the danger passes by.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 61:4 - Let me live forever in your sanctuary,
safe beneath the shelter of your wings! Interlude

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 64:10 - The godly will rejoice in the LORD
and find shelter in him.
And those who do what is right
will praise him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 71:1 - O LORD, I have come to you for protection;
don’t let me be disgraced.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 91:4 - He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:8

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

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 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 BoxPsa 141:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:8 - I look to you for help, O Sovereign LORD.
You are my refuge; don’t let them kill me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 144:2 - He is my loving ally and my fortress,
my tower of safety, my rescuer.
He is my shield, and I take refuge in him.
He makes the nations[fn] submit to me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 14:32 - The wicked are crushed by disaster,
but the godly have a refuge when they die.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 30:5 - Every word of God proves true.
He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:32

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 14:32 - What should we tell the Philistine messengers? Tell them,
“The LORD has built Jerusalem[fn];
its walls will give refuge to his oppressed people.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 30:2 - For without consulting me,
you have gone down to Egypt for help.
You have put your trust in Pharaoh’s protection.
You have tried to hide in his shade.

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Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:13

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 57:13 - Let’s see if your idols can save you
when you cry to them for help.
Why, a puff of wind can knock them down!
If you just breathe on them, they fall over!
But whoever trusts in me will inherit the land
and possess my holy mountain.”

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Unchecked Copy BoxNah 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 1:7 - The LORD is good,
a strong refuge when trouble comes.
He is close to those who trust in him.

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Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:12

Unchecked Copy BoxZep 3:12 - Those who are left will be the lowly and humble,
for it is they who trust in the name of the LORD.
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