חֲצַף
cha.tsaph
be hasty
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word חֲצַף (cha.tsaph) Strong's number H2685 means "to be hasty." It suggests a state of being quick and impulsive, often at the expense of careful consideration or thought. This word implies a lack of patience and control, leading to actions that might be spontaneous but not always thoughtful. The word חֲצַף is used twice in the Bible, indicating a relatively limited scope of its application. This scarcity might suggest that the concept of being hasty is significant enough to warrant special attention, yet it's not a pervasive theme throughout Scripture. In the context of human behavior, the meaning of חֲצַף can be significant, as hasty actions often lead to unintended consequences. It may also serve as a warning against impulsiveness and a reminder to prioritize careful consideration in one's decisions and actions.
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Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text
He answered Arioch the king’s captain, “Why is the decree so urgent from the king?” Then Arioch made the thing known to Daniel.
Daniel 3:22Therefore because the king’s commandment was urgent, and the furnace exceedingly hot, the flame of the fire killed those men who took up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.