חָסָה
cha.sah (H2620)
to seek refuge
AI Word Study
The word 'cha.sah' is a Hebrew verb that means "to seek refuge." It's used 37 times in the Bible, indicating its importance in the Hebrew language and its frequent use by different authors. This action of seeking refuge often implies a desire for safety, protection, or security in a particular place. The word 'cha.sah' is associated with the semantic domain of Geography & Place, suggesting that seeking refuge is closely tied to one's physical or spiritual location. This concept can be related to fleeing from danger, finding shelter, or establishing a sense of home. The versatility in this word's usage allows it to encompass a range of situations, from military and natural calamities to emotional and spiritual struggles. Given the frequent occurrence of 'cha.sah' in the Bible, its significance lies in conveying the human need for protection, comfort, and security. This need is universal and cross-cultural, speaking to our basic desire for safety and well-being. The word's various uses and connotations highlight the importance of refuge-seeking in the Hebrew context, underscoring its relevance to everyday experiences and human emotions.
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He will say, “Where are their gods, the rock in which they took refuge;
“The bramble said to the trees, ‘If in truth you anoint me king over you, then come and take refuge in my shade; and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.’
May Yahweh repay your work, and a full reward be given to you from Yahweh, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.”
God is my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge. My savior, you save me from violence.
As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish on the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.
But let all those who take refuge in you rejoice. Let them always shout for joy, because you defend them. Let them also who love your name be joyful in you.
Yahweh, my God, I take refuge in you. Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”?
Show your marvelous loving kindness, you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies.
Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower.
As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
Oh keep my soul, and deliver me. Let me not be disappointed, for I take refuge in you.
In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness.
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men!
Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
Yahweh redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
How precious is your loving kindness, God! The children of men take refuge under the shadow of your wings.
Yahweh helps them and rescues them. He rescues them from the wicked and saves them, because they have taken refuge in him.
Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me, for my soul takes refuge in you. Yes, in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, until disaster has passed.
I will dwell in your tent forever. I will take refuge in the shelter of your wings.
The righteous shall be glad in Yahweh, and shall take refuge in him. All the upright in heart shall praise him!
In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Never let me be disappointed.
He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in man.
It is better to take refuge in Yahweh, than to put confidence in princes.
For my eyes are on you, Yahweh, the Lord. In you, I take refuge. Don’t leave my soul destitute.
my loving kindness, my fortress, my high tower, my deliverer, my shield, and he in whom I take refuge, who subdues my people under me.
The wicked is brought down in his calamity, but in death, the righteous has a refuge.
“Every word of God is flawless. He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That Yahweh has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.
who set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked my advice, to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!
When you cry, let those whom you have gathered deliver you; but the wind will take them. a breath will carry them all away: but he who takes refuge in me will possess the land, and will inherit my holy mountain.”
Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
But I will leave among you an afflicted and poor people, and they will take refuge in Yahweh’s name.