Definition and Etymology:
The term "Hist" is an interjection used in the Bible to command silence or attention. It is akin to saying "hush" or "listen." The word is derived from the Hebrew root that implies a call for quietness or stillness, often used to draw attention to something significant or to prepare for an important announcement.

Biblical Usage:
The word "Hist" appears in the context of calling for silence or attention, often preceding a message of importance or a divine revelation. It is a term that underscores the need for reverence and attentiveness in the presence of God's word or action.

Scriptural References:
While the specific term "Hist" may not appear frequently in modern translations, the concept is present in various passages where silence or attention is commanded. For example, in Zechariah 2:13 , the call for silence before the Lord is evident: "Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling." This verse captures the essence of "Hist" as a call to recognize the presence and action of God.

Theological Significance:
The use of "Hist" in the Bible highlights the importance of silence and attentiveness in the spiritual life. It serves as a reminder of the need to pause and listen for God's voice amidst the noise of daily life. This call to silence is often associated with moments of divine revelation or judgment, emphasizing the gravity and holiness of the situation.

Historical Context:
In ancient Near Eastern cultures, silence was often a sign of respect and readiness to receive instruction or revelation. The biblical use of "Hist" reflects this cultural understanding, where silence before God is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty and authority.

Practical Application:
For believers, the concept of "Hist" encourages a posture of listening and reverence in their relationship with God. It invites Christians to create space for silence in their spiritual practices, allowing them to hear God's voice more clearly and respond to His guidance with obedience and faith.

Related Concepts:
· Silence: The broader biblical theme of silence is closely related to "Hist," emphasizing the importance of quietness in worship and prayer.
· Reverence: The call to "Hist" is a call to reverence, recognizing God's holiness and majesty.
· Listening: The act of listening is central to the concept of "Hist," as it involves being attentive to God's word and direction.

Conclusion:
The biblical call to "Hist" serves as a powerful reminder of the need for silence and attentiveness in the presence of God. It underscores the importance of listening and reverence in the believer's spiritual journey, inviting a deeper connection with the divine.(interj.) Hush; be silent; -- a signal for silence.4602. sige -- silence
... word Definition silence NASB Word Usage hush (1), silence (1). silence. Apparently
from sizo (to hiss, ie Hist or hush); silence -- silence. Compare siopao. ...
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Of what Other Monks were Distinguished at this Period.
... Theod. Relig. Hist. 3. [777] Presumably Apamea ad Orontem. (Famiah.). [778] Bishop
of Apamea, a comrade and disciple of Marcianus. (Relig. Hist. iii.). ...
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Passages from Ancient Writers
... Fragm. (vid. G. Byncell., ed. Niebuhr, i.610) 421 Ammianus Marcell. Hist., xiv.,
9 426 Antoninus. ... de Vir. I11., ii.) 432 Eusebius Hist Eccl., i., 12 304 Hist. ...
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Additions to the Literature
... Creed and the Creeds of Christendom, NY, 1899."Skrine: Creed and the Creeds,
their Function in Religion, London, 1911."WA Curtis: Hist. ...
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History of Socrates' Work.
... These are: I. Eusebii Pamphili: Hist. EccI. LL. X.; ejd. de Vita Constantini LL.
V.; Socratis Hist. Eccl. LL.. VII.; Theodoreti Episc. Cyrensis Hist. EccI. ...
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Outrages of the Arians against the Bishops.
... He was a patron of their heresy, and the tool of their wicked designs. Footnotes:
[1397] Vid. Hist. Arian. 4. also Theodoret Hist. i. 20. [Prolegg. ch. ...
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The Evil and Daring Deeds done by Georgius in Alexandria.
... Footnotes: [510] Georgius, a fraudulent contractor of Constantinople
(Ath. Hist. Ar. 75 ... ad Drac. 210, and Hist. Ar. 72). Another ...
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List of Bishops.
... 12. Restitutus, who attended Council of Arles, AD314. 13. Guitelinus. Mentioned
by Geoffrey of Monmouth, Hist.VI. cc.2-6. 14. ... Geoffrey, Hist. VIII.12, IX.8. ...
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Council of Milan.
... At the latter place Constantius affected more than his father's infallibility, and
exclaimed, "What I will, be that a Canon." Ath. Hist. Ar. 33. ... Hist. Ar. ...
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Historical Introduction.
... IV., cap. xxiv. [133] Remi Ceillier. Hist. G??n??rale des Auteurs Sacr??s, Tom. IV.,
p. 735. ... M.,Ep. ccxxiij. [139] Hefele. Hist. Councils, Vol. II., p. 337. ...
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Prolegomena.
... Footnotes: [1] Relig. Hist. 1188 et seq. [2] Relig. Hist. 1214. [3] The Hebrew
equivalents of this very general designation are Nathaniel and Matthew. ...
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Hist (1 Occurrence)
...Hist (1 Occurrence). Zechariah 10:8 I hist for them, and I gather them, For I have
redeemed them, And they have multiplied as they did multiply. (YLT NAS). ...
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Lily (9 Occurrences)
...Hist.), strongly argues that the word, both in the Old and New Testaments, denotes
liliaceous plants in general, or if one genus is to be selected, that it ...
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Shaaraim (3 Occurrences)
... Aahmes (XVIIIth Dynasty) besieged and captured this city in the 5th year of his
reign in his pursuit of the flying Hyksos (Petrie, Hist, II, 22, 35), and a ...
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Galatia (6 Occurrences)
... The name "Galatia" is used to indicate the province, as it was at the moment,
by Ptolemy, Pliny v.146, Tacitus Hist. ii0.9; Ann. xiii. ...
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Hissing (9 Occurrences)

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Rome (12 Occurrences)
... Jews made themselves notorious in Rome in propagating their religion by means of
proselytizing (Horace Satires i.4, 142; i.9, 69; Juvenal xiv0.96; Tacitus Hist...
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Naughty (3 Occurrences)
...Hist.). The inferiority of the fruit is here referred to as an emblem of the
rejected Zedekiah and his people. Noah Webster's Dictionary. ...
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Ossifrage (2 Occurrences)
...Hist.). Noah Webster's Dictionary. 1. (n.) The lammergeir. 2. (n.) The young of
the sea eagle or bald eagle. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. OSSIFRAGE. ...
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Japheth (12 Occurrences)
... and `Nimrod,' or the ancient people of Babylon, four races between which the latest
linguistic researches have established a close affinity" (Rawlinson's Hist. ...
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Joshua (211 Occurrences)
... It is Marked by singleness of purpose, directness, and decision...He sets an object
before him, and unswervingly follows it" (Bible Hist., iii. 103). ...
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