Hushed
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The term "hushed" in the context of the Bible often refers to silence, stillness, or a cessation of noise and activity. This concept is significant in various scriptural passages, where silence is associated with reverence, awe, or the presence of God. The idea of being "hushed" can also imply a state of peace or calmness, often in the midst of turmoil or divine intervention.

Biblical References:

1. Zephaniah 1:7 : "Be silent before the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. For the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests." In this passage, the call to silence is a command to be in awe and reverence before the impending judgment of God. The silence signifies respect and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty and the seriousness of His coming actions.

2. Habakkuk 2:20 : "But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him." Here, the silence is a response to the presence of the Lord in His temple. It reflects the appropriate human reaction to divine majesty and holiness, emphasizing the need for humility and worship in the presence of God.

3. Psalm 46:10 : "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Although the word "hushed" is not directly used, the command to "be still" conveys a similar sense of quietness and trust in God's power and plan. It is an invitation to cease striving and recognize God's ultimate authority and control over all things.

4. 1 Kings 19:12 : "After the earthquake there was a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a still, small voice." The narrative of Elijah on Mount Horeb illustrates how God's presence and communication can come in a "still, small voice," rather than through loud or dramatic means. The quietness of God's voice in this context underscores the importance of being attentive and hushed to hear His guidance.

Theological Implications:

The concept of being "hushed" before God is deeply rooted in the recognition of His divine authority and the human need for humility. Silence before the Lord is not merely the absence of sound but an active posture of worship and submission. It is a spiritual discipline that allows believers to focus on God's presence, listen for His voice, and align themselves with His will.

In times of distress or uncertainty, being "hushed" can also represent a profound trust in God's providence. It is an acknowledgment that, despite the chaos of the world, God remains in control and His purposes will ultimately prevail. This trust is a source of peace and reassurance for believers, encouraging them to rest in the knowledge of God's unchanging nature and promises.

Practical Application:

For Christians today, cultivating a "hushed" spirit involves setting aside time for quiet reflection and prayer, away from the distractions and noise of daily life. It is an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with God, seek His guidance, and find solace in His presence. By embracing moments of silence, believers can better attune themselves to the leading of the Holy Spirit and experience the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
(imp. & p. p.) of Hush.
Strong's Hebrew
2814. chashah -- to be silent, inactive, or still
... root Definition to be silent, inactive, or still NASB Word Usage calmed (1), hushed
(1), keep silent (4), keeping silent (1), kept (1), kept silent (1 ...
/hebrew/2814.htm - 6k

2244. chaba -- to withdraw, hide
... root Definition to withdraw, hide NASB Word Usage becomes hard (1), concealed (1),
hid (10), hidden (11), hide (5), hides (1), hiding (2), hushed (1), secretly ...
/hebrew/2244.htm - 6k

Library

The Storm Hushed.
... III. CONFLICT. Hymn 21 The storm hushed. John Newton 8,6,8,6. The storm hushed.
'Tis past"the dreadful stormy night. Is gone, with all its fears! ...
//christianbookshelf.org/newton/olney hymns/hymn 21 the storm hushed.htm

Hushed was the Evening Hymn
... III. SACRAMENTS AND RITES Catechism 359. Hushed was the evening hymn. 6.6.6.6.8.8 ...
James D. Burns, 1857. Hushed was the evening hymn,. The temple courts were dark ...
/.../catechism 359 hushed was the.htm

The Day Now Approaching Whereon She was to Depart this Life which ...
... We were saying then: If to any the tumult of the flesh were hushed, hushed the images
of earth, and waters, and air, hushed also the pole of heaven, yea the ...
/.../augustine/the confessions of saint augustine/chapter x the day now.htm

King David's Little Boy.
... The trees in the royal gardens swayed in the breeze, and the doves fluttered
up to the windows; but all was hushed and still within. ...
/.../anonymous/children of the old testament/king davids little boy.htm

The Broken Tryst.
... man. God has always been after the one man, and still is. And the breezes
hushed to hear that voice with its new pleading tone. The ...
//christianbookshelf.org/gordon/quiet talks about jesus/the broken tryst.htm

Rom. xi. 7
... For as a man who is hushed to slumber in a state of pious fear would not easily
be made to change his side; so too he that is slumbering in wickedness would ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xix rom xi 7.htm

Psalm LI.
... another. With grief indeed we speak, and with trembling; but yet God would
not have to be hushed what He hath willed to be written. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm li.htm

Chapter eight
... That leadeth me. Hushed be my heart and still. ... Rachel had not sung the first line
before the people in the tent were all turned toward her, hushed and reverent. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sheldon/in his steps/chapter eight.htm

Angelic Comforters.
... Terrible must have been the feeling of solitude on that lone mountain-ridge, as
the voice of mingled Omnipotence and Love was hushed for all time. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/xxii angelic comforters.htm

The Ecstasy of Saint Monnica
... But a great silence was about them, silence of things, silence of the soul. And
they said to each other: "If the tumult of the flesh were hushed; hushed these ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bertrand/saint augustin/ii the ecstasy of saint.htm

Thesaurus
Hushed (5 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hushed (5 Occurrences). ... Job 29:10 The voice of the nobles
was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. ...
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Nobles (71 Occurrences)
... margin "The voice of the nobles was hid" (Job 29:10), the Revised Version (British
and American) has "The voice of the nobles was hushed," margin "Hebrew: hid ...
/n/nobles.htm - 33k

Quiet (167 Occurrences)
... 2. (a.) Free from noise or disturbance; hushed; still. 3. (a.) Not excited or anxious;
calm; peaceful; placid; settled; as, a quiet life; a quiet conscience. ...
/q/quiet.htm - 37k

Noble (61 Occurrences)
... margin "The voice of the nobles was hid" (Job 29:10), the Revised Version (British
and American) has "The voice of the nobles was hushed," margin "Hebrew: hid ...
/n/noble.htm - 27k

Nobleman (5 Occurrences)
... margin "The voice of the nobles was hid" (Job 29:10), the Revised Version (British
and American) has "The voice of the nobles was hushed," margin "Hebrew: hid ...
/n/nobleman.htm - 12k

Whisper (9 Occurrences)
... (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV NIV). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a
whirlwind to a calm, And hushed are their billows. (See NIV). ...
/w/whisper.htm - 10k

Establisheth (16 Occurrences)
... them he maketh perfume. (YLT). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a whirlwind
to a calm, And hushed are their billows. (YLT). Psalms 148:6 ...
/e/establisheth.htm - 11k

Palate (15 Occurrences)
... his palate, (YLT). Job 29:10 The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their
tongue cleaved to their palate. (DBY YLT NAS). Job 33:2 ...
/p/palate.htm - 10k

Billows (18 Occurrences)
... lifteth up its billows, (YLT). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a whirlwind to
a calm, And hushed are their billows. (YLT). Isaiah 48:18 O ...
/b/billows.htm - 11k

Whirlwind (33 Occurrences)
... with thy whirlwind. (DBY YLT). Psalms 107:29 He establisheth a whirlwind
to a calm, And hushed are their billows. (YLT). Psalms 148 ...
/w/whirlwind.htm - 19k

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Hushed (5 Occurrences)

Job 4:16
It stood still, but I couldn't discern its appearance. A form was before my eyes. Silence, then I heard a voice, saying,
(See NIV)

Job 29:10
The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth.
(WEB JPS ASV DBY NAS RSV NIV)

Job 37:17
You whose clothing is warm, when the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
(See NIV)

Psalms 107:29
He establisheth a whirlwind to a calm, And hushed are their billows.
(YLT NAS RSV NIV)

Isaiah 16:10
And all joy is gone; no longer are they glad for the fertile field; and in the vine-gardens there are no songs or sounds of joy: the crushing of grapes has come to an end, and its glad cry has been stopped.
(See RSV)

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