חַטּוּשׁ
chat.tush
Hattush
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the Hebrew lexicon, the word הַטּוּשׁ (chat.tush) has a short definition as "Hattush," indicating that it is a proper name used for a specific person. Given its solitary occurrence in the Bible, we can infer that its significance is primarily biographical, referring to a specific individual. As a proper name, this term does not convey a broad meaning or semantic domain. Instead, it serves as an identifier, distinguishing one person from others. Without additional context or information, its usage is limited to this single instance, and its range is strictly confined to introducing this character in the narrative. The scarcity of information about this word, coupled with its status as a personal name, suggests a relatively minor role for Hattush in the biblical narrative. Nevertheless, the unique occurrence of this name may provide valuable insight for those seeking to understand the specific characters and relationships within the biblical story.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text