חָפַשׂ
cha.pha.s
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Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "cha.pha.s" (H2664) is translated to "search." Its primary definition suggests an act of investigating or examining something to gather information. This verb falls under the category of "Cognition & Perception," indicating it is closely related to the process of gaining knowledge or understanding. Within the Hebrew Bible, "cha.pha.s" is used 23 times, highlighting its significance in various contexts. It can imply a range of activities, from inquiring about someone's character (Genesis 43:7) to investigating a hidden situation (Genesis 44:2). Its usage demonstrates that searching is a fundamental aspect of human experience, encompassing both casual inquiry and deliberate investigation. The prevalence and versatility of "cha.pha.s" in the Hebrew Bible underscore its importance in understanding the cognitive and perceptual dimensions of human life. It showcases the value placed on seeking knowledge, understanding, and insight in daily life, suggesting that searching is an integral part of human experience and interaction.
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Occurrences in Scripture
23 total occurrences across the text
Nevertheless Josiah would not turn his face from him, but disguised himself, that he might fight with him, and didn’t listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God, and came to fight in the valley of Megiddo.
Job 30:18My garment is disfigured by great force. It binds me about as the collar of my tunic.
Psalms 64:6They plot injustice, saying, “We have made a perfect plan!” Surely man’s mind and heart are cunning.
Psalms 64:6They plot injustice, saying, “We have made a perfect plan!” Surely man’s mind and heart are cunning.
Psalms 77:6I remember my song in the night. I consider in my own heart; my spirit diligently inquires:
Proverbs 2:4if you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures:
Proverbs 20:27The spirit of man is Yahweh’s lamp, searching all his innermost parts.
Proverbs 28:12When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.
Lamentations 3:40Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to Yahweh.
Amos 9:3Though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel, I will search and take them out there; and though they be hidden from my sight in the bottom of the sea, there I will command the serpent, and it will bite them.
Obadiah 1:6How Esau will be ransacked! How his hidden treasures are sought out!
Zephaniah 1:12It will happen at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are settled on their dregs, who say in their heart, “Yahweh will not do good, neither will he do evil.”
Genesis 31:35She said to her father, “Don’t let my lord be angry that I can’t rise up before you; for I’m having my period.” He searched, but didn’t find the teraphim.
Genesis 44:12He searched, beginning with the oldest, and ending at the youngest. The cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.
1 Samuel 23:23See therefore, and take knowledge of all the lurking places where he hides himself, and come again to me with certainty, and I will go with you. It shall happen, if he is in the land, that I will search him out among all the thousands of Judah.”
1 Samuel 28:8Saul disguised himself and put on other clothing, and went, he and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night. Then he said, “Please consult for me by the familiar spirit, and bring me up whomever I shall name to you.”
1 Kings 20:6but I will send my servants to you tomorrow about this time, and they will search your house, and the houses of your servants; whatever is pleasant in your eyes, they will put it in their hand, and take it away.” ’ ”
1 Kings 20:38So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with his headband over his eyes.
1 Kings 22:30The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes.” The king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.
1 Kings 22:30The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes.” The king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle.
2 Kings 10:23Jehu went with Jehonadab the son of Rechab into the house of Baal. Then he said to the worshipers of Baal, “Search, and see that none of the servants of Yahweh are here with you, but only the worshipers of Baal.”
2 Chronicles 18:29The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.
2 Chronicles 18:29The king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself, and go into the battle; but you put on your robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself; and they went into the battle.