Original Word: חֵפֶשׂ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chephes
Pronunciation: KHEH-fets
Phonetic Spelling: (khay'-fes)
Definition: Delight, pleasure, desire
Meaning: something covert, a trick

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From chaphas; something covert, i.e. A trick -- search.

see HEBREW chaphas

Word Origin
from chaphas
Definition
a device, plot
NASB Translation
plot (1).

חֵ֫פֶשׂ noun [masculine] a (shrewd) device, plot, only in מְחֻמָּשׂ ׳תָּֽמְנוּ ח Psalm 64:7 (compare חָפַשׂ above)

Word Origin: Derived from the root חָפַשׂ (chaphas), which means to search or to disguise.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for חֵפֶשׂ, related concepts can be found in Greek terms that describe deceit or trickery, such as δόλος (dolos • deceit) and ἀπάτη (apate • deception). These Greek terms capture similar themes of hidden motives and trickery found in the Hebrew concept of חֵפֶשׂ.

Usage: The word חֵפֶשׂ is used in the context of something hidden or a deceptive act, often associated with trickery or a secretive plan.

Context: • The Hebrew word חֵפֶשׂ (chepes) appears in the context of actions or objects that are concealed or involve deceit. It is used to describe situations where there is an underlying trick or covert operation. The term is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the nature of deceit and hidden motives in biblical narratives.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of something covert or a trick is often illustrated through stories where individuals or groups engage in deceptive practices, highlighting the moral and ethical challenges faced by the characters. The use of חֵפֶשׂ underscores the importance of discernment and integrity in the biblical worldview.
• The root חָפַשׂ (chaphas) further emphasizes the act of searching or disguising, suggesting that חֵפֶשׂ involves an intentional effort to conceal or mislead. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of truth versus deception, where the faithful are called to seek truth and avoid deceit.

מְחֻפָּ֑שׂ מחפש mə·ḥup·pāś mechupPas məḥuppāśInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts