2851. chittith

Lexicon

chittith: Terror, Dread

Original Word: חִתִּית
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: chittiyth
Pronunciation: khit-teeth'
Phonetic Spelling: (khit-teeth')
Definition: Terror, Dread
Meaning: fear

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

terror

From chathath; fear -- terror.

see HEBREW chathath

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from chathath
Definition
terror
NASB Translation
terror (8).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

חִתִּית noun feminine terror, only Ezekiel; absolute ׳ח Ezekiel 32:23, but Co reads חִתִּיתָם (with ᵐ5 and Ezekiel 32:24; Ezekiel 32:26); construct id. Ezekiel 32:27; suffix חתיתו Ezekiel 32:32 Kt (> חִתִּיתִי Qr); חִתִּיתָם Ezekiel 32:24 2t.+ Ezekiel 26:17 (read חִתִּיתָהּ, with ᵐ5 Ew Co, see VB), Ezekiel 32:30 (read חַתִּים, see II. חת); — terror, caused by powerful cities, nations, kings, etc.: usually with suffix object Genitive Ezekiel 26:17 (of Tyre); elsewhere only Ezekiel 32: Ezekiel 26:27 (גִּבּוֺרִים ׳ח, ᵑ6 Co גבור תם ׳ח), Ezekiel 26:30 (חִתִּיתָם, but read חַתִּים, see above); especially in phrase בארץ ׳נָתַן ח חַיִּים cause one's terror (terror of oneself) in the land of the living Ezekiel 26:23; Ezekiel 26:24; Ezekiel 26:25 (strike out ᵐ5 Co), Ezekiel 26:26; Ezekiel 26:32. — חִתִּית Ezekiel 16:3,45 see חִתִּי below חֵת above.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַת (chathath), which means to be shattered, dismayed, or broken.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1629 (ἔκστασις, ekstasis), which can mean amazement, astonishment, or a state of being out of one's mind. While not a direct translation, it captures a similar sense of overwhelming emotion or reaction, often in the context of divine encounters or revelations.

In summary, חִתִּית (Chittith) is a significant term in the Hebrew Bible that conveys the profound impact of fear, whether as a response to divine presence or as a reaction to external threats. It serves as a reminder of the power and majesty of God, as well as the human tendency to be overwhelmed by the unknown or the uncontrollable.

Usage: The word חִתִּית is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a state of fear or terror that can affect individuals or groups. It is often associated with the fear of God or the fear of enemies, and it can denote both a psychological state and a physical reaction to perceived threats.

Context: חִתִּית (Chittith) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a noun that encapsulates the concept of fear or terror. This term is rooted in the verb חָתַת (chathath), which means to be shattered or dismayed, suggesting a profound and often paralyzing fear. The usage of חִתִּית is typically found in contexts where individuals or nations are confronted with overwhelming threats, whether from other nations, natural disasters, or divine intervention.

In the biblical narrative, חִתִּית is often depicted as a response to the presence or actions of God, highlighting the awe and reverence that His power can inspire. For example, in prophetic literature, the term may describe the fear that grips nations when faced with God's judgment. This fear is not merely an emotional response but can also lead to tangible actions, such as fleeing or seeking refuge.

The concept of חִתִּית underscores the biblical theme of the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom, where fear is not only a reaction to danger but also a recognition of God's supreme authority and power. This fear can lead to repentance and a renewed commitment to God's covenant.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּחִתִּיתָ֤ם בחתיתם חִתִּ֖ית חִתִּ֥ית חִתִּיתָ֖ם חִתִּיתָ֜ם חִתִּיתָם֙ חִתִּיתִ֖י חתית חתיתי חתיתם bə·ḥit·tî·ṯām bechittiTam bəḥittîṯām chitTit chittiTam chittiTi ḥit·tî·ṯām ḥit·tî·ṯî ḥit·tîṯ ḥittîṯ ḥittîṯām ḥittîṯî

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 26:17
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ נָתְנ֥וּ חִתִּיתָ֖ם לְכָל־ יוֹשְׁבֶֽיהָ׃
NAS: imposed her terror On all
KJV: which cause their terror [to be] on all that haunt
INT: Who imposed her terror all her inhabitants

Ezekiel 32:23
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ נָתְנ֥וּ חִתִּ֖ית בְּאֶ֥רֶץ חַיִּֽים׃
NAS: spread terror in the land
KJV: which caused terror in the land
INT: who spread terror the land of the living

Ezekiel 32:24
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֨ר נָתְנ֤וּ חִתִּיתָם֙ בְּאֶ֣רֶץ חַיִּ֔ים
NAS: instilled their terror in the land
KJV: which caused their terror in the land
INT: who instilled their terror the land of the living

Ezekiel 32:25
HEB: כִּֽי־ נִתַּ֨ן חִתִּיתָ֜ם בְּאֶ֣רֶץ חַיִּ֗ים
NAS: (although their terror was instilled
KJV: by the sword: though their terror was caused
INT: (although was instilled their terror the land of the living

Ezekiel 32:26
HEB: כִּֽי־ נָתְנ֥וּ חִתִּיתָ֖ם בְּאֶ֥רֶץ חַיִּֽים׃
NAS: they instilled their terror in the land
KJV: though they caused their terror in the land
INT: though instilled their terror the land of the living

Ezekiel 32:27
HEB: עַצְמוֹתָ֔ם כִּֽי־ חִתִּ֥ית גִּבּוֹרִ֖ים בְּאֶ֥רֶץ
NAS: though the terror of [these] heroes
KJV: shall be upon their bones, though [they were] the terror of the mighty
INT: their bones though the terror of heroes the land

Ezekiel 32:30
HEB: אֶת־ חֲלָלִ֗ים בְּחִתִּיתָ֤ם מִגְבֽוּרָתָם֙ בּוֹשִׁ֔ים
NAS: who in spite of the terror resulting from their might,
KJV: with the slain; with their terror they are ashamed
INT: with the slain of the terror their might shame

Ezekiel 32:32
HEB: [חִתִּיתֹו כ] (חִתִּיתִ֖י ק) בְּאֶ֣רֶץ
NAS: I instilled a terror of him in the land
KJV: For I have caused my terror in the land
INT: Though instilled terror the land of the living

8 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2851
8 Occurrences

bə·ḥit·tî·ṯām — 1 Occ.
ḥit·tîṯ — 2 Occ.
ḥit·tî·ṯām — 4 Occ.
ḥit·tî·ṯî — 1 Occ.