Strong's Lexicon chathar: To dig, to search, to explore Original Word: חָתַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chathar," the concept of searching or seeking is often expressed in the New Testament with words like ζητέω (zēteō - Strong's Greek 2212), which means to seek or to search. Usage: The Hebrew verb "chathar" primarily means to dig or to search. It conveys the action of making a hole or penetrating through a surface, often used metaphorically to describe a thorough search or exploration. In the context of the Bible, it can imply a diligent seeking or uncovering of something hidden. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, digging was a common activity, whether for constructing wells, searching for resources, or preparing land for agriculture. The metaphorical use of "chathar" to describe searching or exploring reflects the importance of discovery and understanding in Hebrew thought. This concept is often linked to the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge, which were highly valued in biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to dig, row NASB Translation dig (5), dug (2), rowed (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָתַר verb dig, row (Late Hebrew id., bore (through), so Aramaic חֲתַר ᵑ7 (rare)) — Qal Perfect ׳ח Job 24:16, חָתַרְתִּי Ezekiel 12:7; Imperfect וָאֶחְתֹּר Ezekiel 8:8, יַחְתְּרוּ Ezekiel 12:12; Amos 9:2, וַיַּחְתְּרוּ Jonah 1:13; Imperative חֲתָרֿ Ezekiel 8:8; Ezekiel 12:5; — 1 dig into houses, with accusative בָּתִּים Job 24:16 (of burglary); followed by בְּ into or through a wall Ezekiel 8:8 (twice in verse) (Co strike out on internal grounds), Ezekiel 12:5,7,12; metaphor followed by בשׁאול Amos 9:2 dig into She'ôl, i.e. as a refuge. 2 row (as digging into the water) Jonah 1:13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dig through, row A primitive root; to force a passage, as by burglary; figuratively, with oars -- dig (through), row. Forms and Transliterations וַיַּחְתְּר֣וּ וָאֶחְתֹּ֣ר ואחתר ויחתרו חֲתָר־ חָתַ֥ר חָתַֽרְתִּי־ חתר חתר־ חתרתי־ יַחְתְּר֖וּ יַחְתְּר֣וּ יחתרו chaTar chatarti chator ḥā·ṯar ḥă·ṯār- ḥā·ṯar·tî- ḥāṯar ḥăṯār- ḥāṯartî- vaechTor vaiyachteRu wā’eḥtōr wā·’eḥ·tōr way·yaḥ·tə·rū wayyaḥtərū yachteRu yaḥ·tə·rū yaḥtərūLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 24:16 HEB: חָתַ֥ר בַּחֹ֗שֶׁךְ בָּ֫תִּ֥ים NAS: In the dark they dig into houses, KJV: In the dark they dig through houses, INT: dig the dark houses Ezekiel 8:8 Ezekiel 8:8 Ezekiel 12:5 Ezekiel 12:7 Ezekiel 12:12 Amos 9:2 Jonah 1:13 8 Occurrences |
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