2630. chasan

Lexicon

chasan: To be strong, to be mighty, to be firm

Original Word: חָסַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chacan
Pronunciation: khaw-sawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-san')
Definition: To be strong, to be mighty, to be firm
Meaning: to, compact, to hoard

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

lay up

A primitive root; properly, to (be) compact; by implication, to hoard -- lay up.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from chosen
Definition
to be treasured up or hoarded
NASB Translation
hoarded (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חסן (√ of following; Aramaic חֲסַן, , , be strong, also take possession of, חָסִין, strong, etc.; Arabic be rough, hard, coarse).

[חָסַן] verb only

Niph`al denominative Imperfect3masculine singular יֵחָסֵן Isaiah 23:18 be treasured up, hoarded ("" יֵאָצֵר).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4863 (συνάγω, synagō), which means "to gather together" or "to assemble." This Greek term shares a similar semantic field with חָסַן, as it involves the act of collecting or bringing together, whether it be people, resources, or information. In the New Testament, συνάγω is used in various contexts, including the gathering of people for teaching or worship, as well as the collection of resources or harvests.

Usage: The verb חָסַן (chasan) is used in the context of gathering or storing up, often with the connotation of hoarding or amassing resources. It implies the act of collecting and securing items, typically for future use or protection.

Context: The Hebrew verb חָסַן (chasan) appears in the Old Testament with the primary sense of gathering or storing up resources. This term is often associated with the prudent or strategic accumulation of goods, whether for personal security or communal benefit. The act of hoarding, as implied by חָסַן, can carry both positive and negative connotations depending on the context—ranging from wise stewardship to selfish accumulation.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of storing up treasures or resources is often linked to wisdom and foresight. For example, in Proverbs, the wise are depicted as those who gather and prepare for the future, contrasting with the foolish who fail to plan ahead. The act of hoarding, when done with the right intentions, aligns with the biblical principle of stewardship, where individuals are called to manage their resources responsibly.

The term also appears in prophetic literature, where it can symbolize the accumulation of wealth or power by nations or individuals, sometimes critiqued by the prophets as indicative of misplaced trust or priorities. The biblical narrative often challenges the reader to consider where true security lies, urging a reliance on divine provision rather than material accumulation.

Forms and Transliterations

יֵֽחָסֵ֑ן יחסן yê·ḥā·sên yechaSen yêḥāsên

Englishman's Concordance

Isaiah 23:18
HEB: יֵֽאָצֵ֖ר וְלֹ֣א יֵֽחָסֵ֑ן כִּ֣י לַיֹּשְׁבִ֞ים
NAS: it will not be stored up or hoarded, but her gain
KJV: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise
INT: will not be stored or hoarded for dwell

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2630
1 Occurrence

yê·ḥā·sên — 1 Occ.