Strong's H2842 · Hebrew
חָשַׁשׁ
châshash · /khaw-shash'/
Definition
dry grass
KJV: chaff.
Root / derivation: by variation for H7179 (קַשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חָשַׁשׁ across 2 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
2 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Isaiah2 verses
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. fire: Heb. tongue of fire
Isaiah 33:11Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2842 (châshash) mean?
dry grass
How many times does H2842 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2842 (חָשַׁשׁ) appears in 2 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “chaff.”
How is châshash translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2842 is rendered as “chaff” (2×).
Where does the Hebrew word חָשַׁשׁ come from?
by variation for H7179 (קַשׁ);