2626. chasin

Lexicon

chasin: Strong, mighty, firm

Original Word: חֲסִין
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: chaciyn
Pronunciation: khaw-SEEN
Phonetic Spelling: (khas-een')
Definition: Strong, mighty, firm
Meaning: firm, mighty

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strong

From chacan; properly, firm, i.e. (by implication) mighty -- strong.

see HEBREW chacan

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as chosen
Definition
strong, mighty
NASB Translation
mighty (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חֲסִין adjective strong, mighty (Aramaism); — only מִיכָֿמוֺךָ חֲסִין יָהּ Psalm 89:9.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַן (chasán), which means "to be strong" or "to be firm."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1415 (δυνατός, dynatos), which also means "mighty" or "powerful." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe individuals or entities that possess significant strength or capability, aligning with the Hebrew concept of חֲסִין (chasín).

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word חֲסִין (chasín), highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its connection to similar Greek terms.

Usage: The word חֲסִין (chasín) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe something or someone that is strong, mighty, or firm. It is often used in contexts that emphasize strength and stability, whether physical, moral, or spiritual.

Context: • The term חֲסִין (chasín) appears in the Hebrew Bible to denote strength and might. It is used to describe individuals, nations, or objects that possess a notable degree of power or stability. This word is often associated with the qualities of a strong leader or a fortified city, emphasizing the ability to withstand external pressures or challenges.
• In the context of biblical literature, חֲסִין (chasín) can be seen as a desirable attribute, often linked with divine favor or blessing. The strength implied by this term is not merely physical but can also encompass moral and spiritual fortitude.
• The usage of חֲסִין (chasín) in the Hebrew Bible reflects the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, where strength and might were highly valued traits, both in leaders and in the community as a whole.

Forms and Transliterations

חֲסִ֥ין ׀ חסין chaSin ḥă·sîn ḥăsîn

Englishman's Concordance

Psalm 89:8
HEB: מִֽי־ כָֽמ֖וֹךָ חֲסִ֥ין ׀ יָ֑הּ וֶ֝אֱמֽוּנָתְךָ֗
NAS: is like You, O mighty LORD?
KJV: of hosts, who [is] a strong LORD
INT: who is like mighty LORD faithfulness

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2626
1 Occurrence

ḥă·sîn — 1 Occ.