Berean Strong's Lexicon Chuwshiym: Hushim Original Word: חוּשִׁים Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּשׁ (chuwsh), meaning "to hurry" or "to hasten." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Hushim, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of swiftness or urgency can be related to Greek words like ταχύς (tachys), meaning "quick" or "swift." Usage: The name "Chuwshiym" or "Hushim" refers to a person or group mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily used as a proper name. In the context of the Bible, Hushim is noted as a descendant of Benjamin and also as a son of Dan. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the circumstances of birth or the aspirations of the parents. The root of Hushim's name suggests swiftness or urgency, which might reflect a characteristic valued by the family or tribe. The tribes of Benjamin and Dan were among the twelve tribes of Israel, each with its own unique role and heritage within the nation of Israel. Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חוּשִׁים, חֻשִׁים proper name, feminine wife of Shaharaim of Benjamin, חוּשִׁים 1 Chronicles 8:8, חֻשִׁים 1 Chronicles 8:11. II. חֻשִׁים proper name, masculine of Dan, ׳וּבְנֵי דּן ח Genesis 46:23 compareחֻשִֿׁם בְּנֵי אַחֵר 1 Chronicles 7:12 (see Be VB); = שׁוּחָם (q. v.) Numbers 26:42 compare שׁוּחָתִי Numbers 26:42; Numbers 26:43. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hushim Or Chushiym {khoo-shem'}; or Chushim {khoo- sheem'}; plural from chuwsh; hasters; Chushim, the name of three Israelites -- Hushim. see HEBREW chuwsh Forms and Transliterations וּמֵחֻשִׁ֛ים ומחשים חֻשִֽׁים׃ חֻשִׁ֖ם חוּשִׁ֥ים חושים חשים׃ חשם chuShim ḥu·šim ḥu·šîm ḥū·šîm ḥušim ḥušîm ḥūšîm ū·mê·ḥu·šîm umechuShim ūmêḥušîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:23 HEB: וּבְנֵי־ דָ֖ן חֻשִֽׁים׃ NAS: The sons of Dan: Hushim. KJV: And the sons of Dan; Hushim. INT: the sons of Dan Hushim 1 Chronicles 7:12 1 Chronicles 8:8 1 Chronicles 8:11 4 Occurrences |
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