חָתַת
cha.tat
“to to be dismayed”
Definition
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
a primitive root;
- 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
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Occurrences
חָתַת appears 45 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
Then you will succeed, if you carefully follow the statutes and ordinances that the LORD commanded Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
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Listen to Me, you who know what is right,you people with My law in your hearts:Do not fear the scorn of men;do not be broken by their insults.
But you, O Jacob My servant, do not be afraid,and do not be dismayed, O Israel.For I will surely save you out of a distant place,your descendants from the land of their captivity!Jacob will return to quiet and ease,with no one to make him afraid.
because I greatly feared the crowdsand the contempt of the clans terrified me,so that I kept silentand would not go outside—
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