2338. chut
Strong's Lexicon
chut: Thread, cord, line

Original Word: חוּט
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chut
Pronunciation: khoot
Phonetic Spelling: (khoot)
Definition: Thread, cord, line
Meaning: to string together, to repair

Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to sew

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chut," the concept of a thread or cord can be related to Greek words like "σχοινίον" (schoinion - G4979), meaning a small rope or cord.

Usage: The Hebrew word "chut" primarily refers to a thread or cord. It is used in the context of weaving or sewing, indicating a thin, flexible strand. In the Bible, it often symbolizes something that binds or connects, whether literally, as in the construction of garments or tents, or metaphorically, as in the ties of relationships or covenants.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, threads and cords were essential components of daily life. They were used in the making of clothing, tents, and various tools. The process of spinning and weaving was a common domestic task, often carried out by women. Threads also held symbolic significance, representing continuity, connection, and the intricate design of God's creation.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to the root of chut
Definition
to repair (foundations)
NASB Translation
repairing (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חוּט or חִיט] verb repair (foundations); —

Hilph. Imperfect3masculine plural יַחִ֫יטוּ Ezra 4:12 (si vera lectio [NöGGA.1884, 1018 Str§ 13 b]), rare from for יְהִיטוּן K§§ 16, 5. 26. 1 M§ 63 g. Anm., but perhaps read this, and regard as

Qal (original meaning dubious; Arabic is sew, = ᵑ7 חוּט, Syriac , compare Biblical Hebrew חוּט thread; Syriac Pa. Also join together (so here SchulthZAW Schulthxxii (1902). Schulth162Anm.), compare Arabic conjunxit trabes (de GoejeBibl. Geogr. Arab., Participle iv (1879), Glossary 231: compare Participle viii (1894), Glossary P. xx); FräZAW xix (1899), 180 conjecture pull down and clear away (for rebuilding), compare —aia‰u DlWB 274; JenKB vi. 344 compare Assyrian —â‰u, observe, learn DlWB I. היט), i.e. examine, test; HptGu. Ezra-Neh 62 conjectures √ חטט excauate, compare Arabic secure site by a mark, found a town; StrGr (1905) 40 יְהִיבוּ (after Seybold), compare Ezra 5:16; and others conjecture build wall, denominative, compare Arabic wall (√ guard, surround)).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
join

(Aramaic) corresponding to the root of chuwt, perhaps as a denominative; to string together, i.e. (figuratively) to repair -- join.

see HEBREW chuwt

Forms and Transliterations
יַחִֽיטוּ׃ יחיטו׃ ya·ḥî·ṭū yaChitu yaḥîṭū
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Englishman's Concordance
Ezra 4:12
HEB: ק) וְאֻשַּׁיָּ֖א יַחִֽיטוּ׃
NAS: the walls and repairing the foundations.
KJV: the walls [thereof], and joined the foundations.
INT: complete the foundations and repairing

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2338
1 Occurrence


ya·ḥî·ṭū — 1 Occ.
















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