חָתַת

cha.tatVerbH2865

to to be dismayed

From: a primitive root;

Short Definition

properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear

Full Lexicon Entry

  1. to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology H:V

DescriptionHebrew Verb

Occurrences

45 times

Appears 45 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Jeremiah
15
Isaiah
9
Job
4
2 Chronicles
3
Joshua
3

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 22:13
  • Ezk 2:6
  • Isaiah 51:7
  • Jeremiah 46:27
  • Job 31:34

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