2839. chishshuq

Lexicon

chishshuq: Lattice, network, or attachment

Original Word: חִשֻּׁק
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chishshuq
Pronunciation: khish-shook'
Phonetic Spelling: (khish-shook')
Definition: Lattice, network, or attachment
Meaning: conjoined, a wheel-spoke, rod connecting the hub with the rim

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

felloe

From chashaq; conjoined, i.e. A wheel-spoke or rod connecting the hub with the rim -- felloe.

see HEBREW chashaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chashaq
Definition
spoke (of a wheel)
NASB Translation
spokes (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[חִשּׁוּק] noun [masculine] spoke of a wheel (as binding felloe to nave) — plural suffix חִשֻּׁקֵיהֶם 1 Kings 7:33.

חשׁר (√ of following; compare Assyrian ašâru, collect gather Zim^{BP 39. In} Arabic, collect is , but not usually = שׁ).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָשַׁק (chashaq), which means "to bind" or "to join."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for חִשֻּׁק in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of a wheel-spoke is specific to the Hebrew text and its cultural context. However, related themes of divine order and structure can be found in Greek terms that describe order and arrangement, such as τάξις (taxis) or κόσμος (kosmos), which denote order and arrangement in a broader sense.

Usage: The word חִשֻּׁק is used in the context of describing the construction of wheels, particularly in the description of the wheels of the chariot in the vision of Ezekiel.

Context: • Contextual Background: The word חִשֻּׁק appears in the Old Testament in the context of Ezekiel's vision of the divine chariot. This vision is a complex and symbolic description of God's glory and presence, often interpreted as a representation of divine mobility and omnipresence.
• Biblical Reference: The term is found in Ezekiel 1:18, where the prophet describes the wheels of the chariot: "Their rims were high and awesome, and all four rims were full of eyes all around."
• Interpretation: In this passage, the חִשֻּׁק (wheel-spokes) are part of the intricate design of the wheels, symbolizing the interconnectedness and the perfect order of God's creation. The spokes serve as a structural element, ensuring the stability and functionality of the wheels, which are described as being full of eyes, indicating divine awareness and insight.
• Theological Significance: The use of חִשֻּׁק in this context underscores the theme of divine craftsmanship and the meticulous design of the heavenly chariot. It reflects the idea that every part of God's creation is purposefully designed and interconnected, contributing to the overall harmony and function of the divine order.

Forms and Transliterations

וְחִשֻּׁקֵיהֶ֛ם וחשקיהם vechishshukeiHem wə·ḥiš·šu·qê·hem wəḥiššuqêhem

Englishman's Concordance

1 Kings 7:33
HEB: יְדוֹתָ֣ם וְגַבֵּיהֶ֗ם וְחִשֻּׁקֵיהֶ֛ם וְחִשֻּׁרֵיהֶ֖ם הַכֹּ֥ל
NAS: their rims, their spokes, and their hubs
KJV: and their naves, and their felloes, and their spokes,
INT: their axles their rims their spokes and their hubs all

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2839
1 Occurrence

wə·ḥiš·šu·qê·hem — 1 Occ.