Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H2821

Strong's H2821 · Hebrew

חָשַׁךְ

châshak · /khaw-shak'/

Number
H2821
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חָשַׁךְ
Transliteration
châshak
Pronunciation
khaw-shak'
KJV occurrences
18 verses

Definition

to be dark (as withholding light); transitively, to darken

KJV: be black, be (make) dark, darken, cause darkness, be dim, hide.

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָשַׁךְ across 18 verses.

darkened7×
dark5×
blacker1×
darken1×
darkeneth1×
darkness1×
dim1×
hideth1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

18 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Exodus1 verse
Job3 verses
Psalms3 verses
Ecclesiastes2 verses
Isaiah2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Lamentations2 verses
Ezekiel1 verse
Amos2 verses
Micah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H2821 (châshak) mean?

to be dark (as withholding light); transitively, to darken

How many times does H2821 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H2821 (חָשַׁךְ) appears in 18 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “darkened.”

How is châshak translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H2821 is rendered as “darkened” (7×), “dark” (5×), “blacker” (1×), “darken” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word חָשַׁךְ come from?

a primitive root;