הוּן (hun)
hun
be ready
H:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:V
Word Overview
The Hebrew verb hun appears only once in the Old Testament, found in Deuteronomy 1:21. In this specific context, it carries the meaning of being ready or prepared for action. The verse records Moses urging the Israelites to take possession of the land God has given them, framing their mission as something they are equipped and willing to undertake.
Lexical sources indicate that while the basic sense is simply "to be easy" or "ready," the text uses the Hiphil stem. This grammatical form often implies causation or perspective, leading scholars to interpret it here as considering the task easy or making light of the difficulty involved in going up. It suggests a mindset of confidence rather than hesitation.
This single occurrence highlights a moment of transition where readiness is central. The word does not describe physical strength but an internal state of preparedness. By using hun, the text emphasizes that the people should view the challenge ahead not as an insurmountable obstacle, but as a task they are ready to face.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word hun appears only once in Scripture, yet it captures a vital posture for faith: readiness. In Deuteronomy 1:21, Moses urges the Israelites to take the land God promised them. The verb suggests they should view the task as manageable and themselves as equipped for it. It is not about physical strength alone, but an internal state of preparedness and confidence.
This single occurrence reminds us that God often calls us to move forward with a mindset of trust rather than hesitation. When faced with challenges, we are invited to consider them not as insurmountable obstacles, but as opportunities to rely on divine provision. Readiness involves aligning our hearts with God’s commands and stepping out in faith.
May you find encouragement in knowing that preparation is part of the journey. As you face your own hills, remember that being ready is a gift of grace. Let this word inspire confidence in God’s presence and power to guide your steps forward.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ you regarded as easy1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וַ/תָּהִ֖ינוּ1×
Key Verses
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Deuteronomy 1:41
Then you answered and said to me, “We have sinned against Yahweh. We will go up and fight, according to all that Yahweh our God commanded us.” Every man of you put on his weapons of war, and presumed to go up into the hill country.
This verse shows the Israelites claiming readiness, yet their subsequent failure highlights that true preparedness requires more than just willingness—it demands obedience and trust in God's command.