חָשַׁק

cha.shaqVerbH2836

to desire

From: a primitive root; also interchangeable for H2820 (חָשַׂךְ)

Short Definition

to cling, i.e. join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically; to deliver

Full Lexicon Entry

(Qal) to love, be attached to, long for

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

11 times

Appears 11 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
3
Exodus
3
1 Kings
1
2 Chronicles
1
Genesis
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 9:19
  • Deuteronomy 10:15
  • Deuteronomy 7:7
  • Exodus 38:17
  • Genesis 34:8

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