חָסָה
cha.sah
“to seek refuge”
Definition
to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
a primitive root; (compare H982 (בָּטַח))
- (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection 1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
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Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
חָסָה appears 24 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge,my shield, and the horn of my salvation.My stronghold, my refuge, and my Savior,You save me from violence.
They set out to go down to Egyptwithout asking My advice,to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protectionand take refuge in Egypt’s shade.
The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin,but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
It is better to take refuge in the LORDthan to trust in princes.
Show the wonders of Your loving devotion,You who save by Your right handthose who seek refuge from their foes.
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