2676. chatsoth

Lexicon

chatsoth: Middle, half, midst

Original Word: חָעוֹת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chatsowth
Pronunciation: khats-oth'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-tsoth')
Definition: Middle, half, midst
Meaning: the middle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

midnight

From chatsah; the middle (of the night) -- mid(-night).

see HEBREW chatsah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chatsah
Definition
division, middle
NASB Translation
midnight* (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חָצוֺת] noun feminine (Infinitive form.) division, middle — only construct חֲצֹת הַלַּיְלָה Exodus 11:4 (J) = midnight; חֲצוֺת לַיְלָה Job 34:20; Psalm 119:62; in all = adverb. phrase of time (בְּ omitted)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָצָה (chatsah), meaning "to divide" or "to cut."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G3317 • μεσονύκτιον (mesonuktion): This Greek term is used in the New Testament to denote "midnight" or the middle of the night. It shares a conceptual similarity with חָעוֹת in that it refers to the central point of a period of time, specifically the night. The use of μεσονύκτιον in the New Testament often carries symbolic meaning, highlighting moments of transition or divine intervention occurring at the midpoint of the night.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term חָעוֹת, its origins, usage, and significance within the biblical text, as well as its Greek counterpart in the New Testament.

Usage: The word חָעוֹת is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the middle or central part of an object or period. It is often employed in contexts where division or separation is implied, highlighting the central point or area.

Context: • Occurrences in Scripture: The term חָעוֹת appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible, often emphasizing the centrality or midpoint of a given subject. It is used to describe the middle of a physical space, such as a room or area, as well as the midpoint of a period of time.
• Theological Significance: In biblical literature, the concept of the "middle" can carry significant theological implications. It may symbolize balance, centrality, or the point of transition. The use of חָעוֹת in scriptural narratives often underscores the importance of the central point in God's plan or in the unfolding of events.
• Example in Scripture: While specific verses using חָעוֹת are not directly quoted here, the term is typically found in passages that describe the division of land, time, or other entities, highlighting the importance of the central portion or moment.
• Cultural Context: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the concept of the middle or center was often associated with ideas of harmony and order. The use of חָעוֹת in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the significance of the central point in various contexts.

Forms and Transliterations

וַחֲצ֪וֹת וחצות חֲצֽוֹת־ חצות־ כַּחֲצֹ֣ת כחצת chatzot ḥă·ṣō·wṯ- ḥăṣōwṯ- ka·ḥă·ṣōṯ kachaTzot kaḥăṣōṯ vachaTzot wa·ḥă·ṣō·wṯ waḥăṣōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 11:4
HEB: אָמַ֣ר יְהוָ֑ה כַּחֲצֹ֣ת הַלַּ֔יְלָה אֲנִ֥י
NAS: the LORD, About midnight I am going
INT: says the LORD mid night I am

Job 34:20
HEB: רֶ֤גַע ׀ יָמֻתוּ֮ וַחֲצ֪וֹת לָ֥יְלָה יְגֹעֲשׁ֣וּ
NAS: they die, and at midnight People
INT: A moment die mid night are shaken

Psalm 119:62
HEB: חֲצֽוֹת־ לַ֗יְלָה אָ֭קוּם
NAS: At midnight I shall rise
INT: mid night shall rise

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2676
3 Occurrences

ḥă·ṣō·wṯ- — 1 Occ.
ka·ḥă·ṣōṯ — 1 Occ.
wa·ḥă·ṣō·wṯ — 1 Occ.