Biblica Analytica
H2835 Hebrew

חָשִׂף

cha.siph

little flock

Lexicon Entry

Definition
little flock
Transliteration
cha.siph
Strong's Number
H2835
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Agriculture & Land

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

Based on the available data, the word "חָשִׂף" (cha.siph) is identified with the lemma "little flock." This suggests that the primary meaning of the word is related to a small or diminutive group of sheep, perhaps referring to a small number of livestock. Given the semantic domain of Agriculture & Land, and the occurrence of this word in the Bible only one time, it is likely that the word "חָשִׂף" is used in a specific agricultural context. The limited usage also implies that the word may be a specialized or technical term within ancient Hebrew. In the broader context, the significance of "little flock" may lie in its ability to communicate a sense of vulnerability or dependence. A small flock of sheep would have required careful tending and protection, making it a relatable and accessible metaphor for a community or group of people who are in a position of weakness or vulnerability.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H2835
Lemma
חָשִׂף
Transliteration
cha.siph
Definition
little flock
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text