Strong's Lexicon chasiph: Leaf, foliage Original Word: חָשִׂף Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַף (chasaph), meaning "to strip" or "to peel." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is φύλλον (phyllon), Strong's Greek #5444, which also means "leaf." Usage: The term "chasiph" refers to a leaf or foliage, often used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to symbolize transience, beauty, or the natural cycle of life. It can denote the physical leaves of a tree or plant, emphasizing their temporary nature and the inevitability of change and decay. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, leaves and foliage were significant in both practical and symbolic terms. Agriculturally, they were indicators of a plant's health and productivity. Symbolically, leaves often represented the fleeting nature of life and human endeavors, as they wither and fall with the changing seasons. This imagery was common in Hebrew poetry and wisdom literature, reflecting a worldview that acknowledged the impermanence of earthly life and the enduring nature of God's word and promises. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chasaph Definition little flock NASB Translation little flocks (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חָשִׂיף] noun masculine only plural construct כִּשְׁנֵי חֲשִׂפֵי עִזִּים 1 Kings 20:27 ᵐ5 ᵑ9 ᵑ7 and most, two little flocks of goats (חשׂיף = segregatum, strictly what is stripped off), but this without other evidence than authority of the Vrss; Klo proposes בַּשְּׁפִי מִשְׁמַּט עִזִּים on the bare height, after the manner of goats. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance little flock From chasaph; properly, drawn off, i.e. Separated; hence, a small company (as divided from the rest) -- little flock. see HEBREW chasaph Forms and Transliterations חֲשִׂפֵ֣י חשפי chasiFei ḥă·śi·p̄ê ḥăśip̄êLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 20:27 HEB: נֶגְדָּ֗ם כִּשְׁנֵי֙ חֲשִׂפֵ֣י עִזִּ֔ים וַאֲרָ֖ם NAS: them like two little flocks of goats, KJV: before them like two little flocks of kids; INT: before two little of goats the Arameans 1 Occurrence |
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