חָסוּת (cha.sut)
cha.sut
refuge
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The noun chasut denotes a place of safety or shelter, appearing only once in the Hebrew Bible at Isaiah 30:3. In this specific context, it describes the protection offered by Egypt’s military power and alliances. The text contrasts this human reliance with trust in God, labeling the Egyptian refuge as ultimately shameful and disappointing.
While related to other Hebrew words for hiding or taking cover, chasut emphasizes the concept of a secure haven itself rather than the act of seeking it. Translators typically render it as "refuge" or "shelter," capturing the idea of a solid barrier against danger that fails when placed in the wrong hands.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word chasut points to a place of safety or shelter. In Isaiah 30:3, it describes the protection offered by Egypt’s military power. The text contrasts this human reliance with trust in God, labeling the Egyptian refuge as ultimately shameful and disappointing.
This reminds us that true security comes from God alone. When we place our hope in temporary solutions, we may find ourselves confused and ashamed. Instead, we can rest in the one who is always faithful and strong.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ the/ refuge1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/הֶ/חָס֥וּת1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 30:3
Therefore the strength of Pharaoh will be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.
This verse uses chasut to describe Egypt's protection as a source of shame, contrasting it with trust in God.