חָתַת
cha.tatto to be dismayedHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentVerb52 occurrences13 books46 verses
Definition
a primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
Traditional renderings: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify.
Traditional renderings: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חָתַת:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
52 total
- Habakkuk 2:17יְחִיתַ֑ן · will terrify youFor your violence against Lebanon will overwhelm you, and the destruction of animals will terrify you, because of your bloodshed against men and your violence against the land, the city, and all their dwellers.
- Malachi 2:5נִחַ֥ת · and stood in awe“My covenant with him was one of life and peace, which I gave to him; it called for reverence, and he revered Me and stood in awe of My name.