Strong's Lexicon chasal: To finish, consume, destroy Original Word: חָסַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chasal," the concept of destruction or consumption can be found in Greek words such as "καταστρέφω" (katastrepho - G2692) meaning to overturn or destroy, and "ἀναλίσκω" (analisko - G355) meaning to consume or spend. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chasal" primarily conveys the idea of bringing something to an end, often through consumption or destruction. It is used in contexts where something is completely used up or annihilated. This term can describe both physical destruction and metaphorical consumption, such as the depletion of resources or the end of a period of time. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of consumption or destruction was often associated with divine judgment or natural calamities. The agricultural society of ancient Israel would have been acutely aware of the impact of locusts or droughts consuming crops, which could lead to famine and hardship. The use of "chasal" in the Hebrew Bible often reflects these realities, emphasizing the totality of the action. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to finish off, consume NASB Translation consume (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָסַל] verb finish off, consume (Aramaic חֲסַל come to an end, Aph`el bring to an end) — Qal Imperfect יַחְסְלֶנּוּ הָאַרְבֶּה Deuteronomy 28:38 of locusts destroying crops. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance consume A primitive root; to eat off -- consume. Forms and Transliterations יַחְסְלֶ֖נּוּ יחסלנו yachseLennu yaḥ·sə·len·nū yaḥsəlennūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 28:38 HEB: תֶּאֱסֹ֔ף כִּ֥י יַחְסְלֶ֖נּוּ הָאַרְבֶּֽה׃ NAS: for the locust will consume it. KJV: in; for the locust shall consume it. INT: will gather for will consume the locust 1 Occurrence |
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