◄ 2819. chashchuwth ►
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chashchuwth: Darkness, obscurity

Original Word: חַשְׁחוּת
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chashchuwth
Pronunciation: khash-khooth'
Phonetic Spelling: (khash-khooth')
Definition: Darkness, obscurity
Meaning: necessity

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
be needful

From a root corresponding to chashach; necessity -- be needful.

see HEBREW chashach

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[חַשְׁחוּ] noun feminine collective things needed, requirement (Syriac id.); — construct חַשְׁתוּת בֵּית אֱלָהָח Ezra 7:20.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁח (chashach), which means to need or to lack.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5532 (χρεία, chreia), which also means necessity or need. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe situations where there is a requirement or need for something, often highlighting the dependence on God or others to meet those needs. For example, in the Berean Standard Bible, Philippians 4:19 states, "And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus," illustrating the concept of divine provision for human necessities.

Usage: The term חַשְׁחוּת is used to denote a state of necessity or need, often implying a lack or deficiency that requires attention or fulfillment.

Context: The Hebrew word חַשְׁחוּת (chashchuth) appears in the context of expressing a condition of necessity or need. It is a term that conveys the idea of lacking something essential, whether it be material, spiritual, or emotional. In the Hebrew Bible, the concept of necessity often relates to the human condition and the dependence on God for provision and sustenance. The term underscores the importance of recognizing one's needs and seeking fulfillment through divine means. The notion of necessity in the biblical context is not merely about physical needs but also encompasses a broader understanding of human dependency on God for all aspects of life.

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