Biblica Analytica

חָשִׂף

cha.siph (H2835)

little flock

1 verses 1 books OT 1 / NT 0
AI Word Study

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.

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1 Kings 20:27

The children of Israel were mustered and given provisions, and went against them. The children of Israel encamped before them like two little flocks of young goats; but the Syrians filled the country.