to seek refuge, trust in divine protection
To flee for protection, take shelter under shadow of God's wings; vivid psalmic image of absolute spiritual safety.
Derivation: Primitive root.
high stronghold, refuge, fortress
High retreat, inaccessible cliff-fortress; safe retreat where the righteous are lifted above reach of enemies.
Derivation: From שָׂגַב (H7682) to be inaccessibly high.
shield, buckler, armed protector
Defensive shield; first revealed to Abram ('Do not be afraid, Abram: I am your shield', Genesis 15:1) and frequently in Psalms.
Derivation: From גָּנַן (H1598) to cover, surround.
refuge, shelter, rock of defense
Shelter from storm, fortress of security; God as ultimate hiding place for the vulnerable righteous.
Derivation: From חָסָה (H2620).
Biblical Place • Arvad • 34.856°N, 35.858°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezek 27:11 (identified with Arvad ).
Biblical Place • Gibeon • 31.847°N, 35.185°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in Ezek 20:29 (identified with Gibeon ).
Biblical Place • Lower Beth-horon • 31.879°N, 35.124°E
Ancient biblical location referenced in 1 Chr 7:24 (identified with Lower Beth-horon ).
to perceive, understand, to think
Primary meaning: to perceive, understand, to think, consider. Strong's: to exercise the mind (observe), i.e. (figuratively) to comprehend, heed. Lexical nuances: to perceive with the mind, understand (for the phrase νοῶν κ. φρονῶν , in wills, v. MM, xvii): absol., Mt 16:9 , Mk 8:17 ; c. acc., Eph 3:4 , I Ti 1:7 ; c. dat. instr., τ. καρδίᾳ , Jo 12:40 ; pass., Ro 1:20 ; seq. ὅτι , Mt 15:17 16:11 , Mk 7:18 ; c. acc. et inf., He 11:8 .
Derivation: from G3563 (νοῦς);
Passover, protection sacrifice
Passover, paschal lamb, festival commemorating Yahweh passing over blood-marked houses in Egypt; prime type of redemption by blood.
Derivation: From פָּסַח (H6452) to pass over, spare.
to delineate, an outline, sketch, a pattern, example
Primary meaning: to delineate, an outline, sketch, a pattern, example. Strong's: typification under (after), i.e. (concretely) a sketch (figuratively) for imitation. Lexical nuances: an outline, sketch . Metaph., a pattern, example : I Ti 1:16 , II Ti 1:13 .†
Derivation: from a compound of G5259 (ὑπό) and a derivative of G5179 (τύπος);
to deliver, snatch away, rescue, strip
To snatch away from danger, pluck out of burning, liberate from power of oppressors (Hiphil: hitsil).
Derivation: Primitive root.
folly, senseless outrage, sacrilege
Senseless outrage, moral disgraceful act violating covenant dignity (Genesis 34:7, Joshua 7:15).
Derivation: From נָבֵל (H5034).
to look for, expect, hope, for
Primary meaning: to look for, expect, hope, for. Strong's: to expect or confide. Lexical nuances: to look for, expect, hope ( for ): c. acc rei, Ro 8:24 , 25 , I Co 13:7 , He 11:1 ; c. dat. rei ( τ. τύχῃ , Thuc., iii, 97, 2), Mt 12:21 ; seq. καθώς , II Co 8:5 ; c. inf., Lk 6:34 23:8 , Ac 26:7 , Ro 15:24 , I Co 16:7 , II Co 5:11 , Phl 2:19 , 23 , I Ti 3:14 , II Jo 12 , III Jo 14 ; seq. ὅτι , c. pres., Lk 24:21 ; c. fut., Ac 24:26 , II Co 1:13 13:6 , Phm 22 . As in LXX (WM, § xxxiii, d; and e...
Derivation: from G1680 (ἐλπίς);
to fence with pales, impalisade, to crucify
Primary meaning: to fence with pales, impalisade, to crucify. Strong's: to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish (subdue) passion or selfishness. Lexical nuances: to fence with pales, impalisade (Thuc.).
Derivation: from G4716 (σταυρός);
badness, wickedness, sorrow
Badness, wickedness of heart, sorrow of countenance; describes fallen corrupt imagination of human heart (Jeremiah 4:4).
Derivation: From רָעַע (H7489).
low, poor, helpless, weak
Thin, lean, reduced in strength or resources; legal protection mandated in courts against bribery (Exodus 23:3).
Derivation: From דָּלַל (H1809) to languish, be low.
to predetermine, foreordain
Primary meaning: to predetermine, foreordain. Strong's: to limit in advance, i.e. (figuratively) predetermine. Lexical nuances: to predetermine , foreordain : c. acc., Ro 8:30 ; id. et inf., Ac 4:28 ; id. seq. εἰς , I Co 2:7 , Eph 1:5 ; c. dupl. acc., Ro 8:26 ; pass., Eph 1:11 .†
Derivation: from G4253 (πρό) and G3724 (ὁρίζω);
Genesis • Chapter 39 (23 verses)
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt ; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, which had brought him down thither. And the Lord was with Joseph , and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his ... Mentions: Joseph, Egypt .
Psalms 36
Connected via חָסָה (hasa) 31%
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Psalms • Chapter 36 (12 verses)
The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes. For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful. The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
Luke • Chapter 21 (38 verses)
And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: Mentions: Yeshua the Messiah , Jerusalem .
to pour out, cast, anoint
To pour out oil upon head of high priest or king in consecration, pour drink offerings, or cast metal for sanctuary.
Derivation: Primitive root.
Deuteronomy • Chapter 32 (52 verses)
Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Because I will publish the name of the Lord: ascri... Mentions: Adam , Jacob/Israel , Moses , Nun (or Non ), Moab , Bashan , Sodom , Gomorrah , Jordan .
to be ignorant, not to know, not to understand
Primary meaning: to be ignorant, not to know, not to understand. Strong's: not to know (through lack of information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through disinclination). Lexical nuances: to be ignorant , not to know : absol., I Ti 1:13 , He 5:2 ; c. acc., Ac 13:27 17:23 , Ro 10:3 , II Co 2:11 ; ἐν οἷς , II Pe 2:12 ; seq. ὅτι , Ro 2:4 6:3 7:1 , I Co 14:38 ; οὐ θέλω ὑμᾶς ἀγνοεῖν , a Pauline phrase: c. acc., Ro 11:25 ; seq. ὑπέρ , II Co 1:8 ; περί , I Co 12:1 , I Th 4:13 . ὅτι , Ro 1:13 , I Co 10:1 (for similar usage in π. , V. MM, VGT , s.v.). Pass.: I Co 14:38 , II Co 6:9 , Ga 1...
Derivation: from G1 (Α) (as a negative particle) and G3539 (νοιέω);
the Most High (Aramaic Elyon)
Most High, Supreme Deity; sovereign title of God celebrated by Nebuchadnezzar and Daniel (Daniel 4:17, 34).
Derivation: Aramaic corresponding to עֶלְיוֹן (H5945).
Psalms 57
Connected via חָסָה (hasa) 29%
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Psalms • Chapter 57 (11 verses)
Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save...
Ruth 2
Connected via חָסָה (hasa) 29%
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Ruth • Chapter 2 (23 verses)
And Naomi had a kinsman of her husband's, a mighty man of wealth, of the family of Elimelech; and his name was Boaz . And Ruth the Moabitess said unto Naomi, Let me now go to the field, and glean ears of corn after him in whose sight I shall find grace. And she said unto her, Go, ... Mentions: Boaz , Moab , Jacob/Israel .
goodness, excellence, uprightness, goodness of heart, kindness
Primary meaning: goodness, excellence, uprightness, goodness of heart, kindness. Strong's: usefulness, i.e. morally, excellence (in character or demeanor). Lexical nuances: goodness, excellence, uprightness : Ro 3:12 (LXX) . goodness of heart, kindness : Ro 2:4 , II Co 6:6 , Ga 5:22 , Col 3:12 , Tit 3:4 ; seq. ἐπί , c. acc. pers., Eph 2:7 ; id., opp. to ἀποτομία , Ro 11:22 .
Derivation: from G5543 (χρηστός);
