חָפַז
cha.phaz
to hurry
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word חָפַז, transliterated as "cha-phaz," means "to hurry." This verb conveys the idea of moving or doing something quickly, possibly with a sense of urgency or suddenness. Given its place in the semantic domain of Movement & Travel, it likely pertains to physical or figurative movements, implying rapid action or progression. The word occurs 9 times in the Bible, indicating that it holds some importance in the narrative or theological themes presented in these passages. Its frequency suggests that the concept of haste or urgency is a recurring idea in the biblical text. The significance of this word lies in its potential to illuminate the context and actions of biblical figures, particularly in situations where quick decision-making or rapid action is needed. Understanding the meaning of this word can provide insight into the motivations and behaviors of individuals in biblical stories.
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Occurrences in Scripture
9 total occurrences across the text
Behold, if a river overflows, he doesn’t tremble. He is confident, though the Jordan swells even to his mouth.
Psalms 31:22As for me, I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before your eyes.” Nevertheless you heard the voice of my petitions when I cried to you.
Psalms 48:5They saw it, then they were amazed. They were dismayed. They hurried away.
Psalms 104:7At your rebuke they fled. At the voice of your thunder they hurried away.
Psalms 116:11I said in my haste, “All people are liars.”
Deuteronomy 20:3and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
1 Samuel 23:26Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain; and David hurried to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men surrounded David and his men to take them.
2 Samuel 4:4Now Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the news came about Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel; and his nurse picked him up and fled. As she hurried to flee, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
2 Kings 7:15They went after them to the Jordan; and behold, all the path was full of garments and equipment which the Syrians had cast away in their haste. The messengers returned, and told the king.