חָסָה

cha.sahVerbH2620

to seek refuge

From: a primitive root; (compare H982 (בָּטַח))

Short Definition

to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection 1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

24 times

Appears 24 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Psalms
12
Isaiah
3
2 Samuel
2
Proverbs
2
Deuteronomy
1

Key Passages

  • 2 Samuel 22:3
  • Isaiah 30:2
  • Proverbs 14:32
  • Psalms 118:9
  • Psalms 17:7

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