Original Word: חָבָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chabah
Pronunciation: khaw-BAH
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-bah')
Definition: To hide, to conceal
Meaning: to secrete

hide self

A primitive root (compare chabab); to secrete -- hide (self).

see HEBREW chabab

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to withdraw, hide
NASB Translation
conceal (1), hide (4).

[חָבָה] verb withdraw, hide, compare חבא; —

Qal Imperative masculine singular חֲבִי Isaiah 26:20 (Aramaic form, Ol^{§ 235, 3} Ew^{§ 224.c} Du; Di reads חֲבֵּי = חֲבֵה), withdraw into privacy ("" בּאֹ בַחֲדָרֶיךָ).

Niph`al Perfect וְנֶחְבָּה consecutive Jeremiah 49:10; לְנַחְבֵּתֶם consecutive Joshua 2:16 (JE); Infinitive לְהֵחָבֵה (as א׳׳ל) 1 Kings 22:25; 2 Kings 7:12; withdraw, hide oneself, literal Josh 216 (JE), followed by שָׁמָּה; 2 Kings 7:12 with בְּ local; 1 Kings 22:25; of Esau = Edom, hiding from judgment of ׳י, וְנֶחְבָּה לֹא יוּכָּ֑ל Jeremiah 49:10, as pointed, meant no doubt as perfect, but construction then hard; read rather infinitive absolute נַחְבֹּה; so Gf Gie and others (see Kö^{i. 624}).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G613 (apokrypto): To hide, conceal, keep secret
• G1886 (ekryphos): Hidden, concealed
• G2096 (euphemos): Well-spoken of, reputable (related to the idea of keeping something hidden or secret in a positive sense)
• G2222 (zoe): Life (not directly related to hiding but can be metaphorically connected to the hidden aspects of life)
• G2968 (kruptos): Hidden, secret

These Greek terms reflect similar themes of concealment and secrecy found in the Hebrew חָבָה (chavah), illustrating the continuity of these concepts across the biblical languages.

Usage: The verb חָבָה (chavah) is used in the context of hiding or concealing something. It is a term that implies the act of keeping something secret or out of sight.

Context: The Hebrew verb חָבָה (chavah) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of hiding or concealing. It is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of keeping something secret or hidden from view. This term is often associated with the notion of protection or preservation, as hiding can serve to safeguard something valuable or vulnerable.

In the biblical narrative, the concept of hiding is frequently encountered, whether it be individuals hiding from danger, concealing their intentions, or God hiding His face as a form of judgment or discipline. The act of hiding can be both literal and metaphorical, representing physical concealment or the withholding of knowledge and understanding.

The usage of חָבָה (chavah) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the human experience of fear, protection, and the desire for privacy. It reflects the complexities of human relationships with each other and with the divine, where concealment can be both a protective measure and a barrier to intimacy and understanding.

וְנֶחְבָּ֖ה וְנַחְבֵּתֶ֨ם ונחבה ונחבתם חֲבִ֥י חבי לְהֵחָבֵ֤ה לְהֵחָבֵֽה׃ להחבה להחבה׃ chaVi ḥă·ḇî ḥăḇî lə·hê·ḥā·ḇêh lehechaVeh ləhêḥāḇêh venachbeTem venechBah wə·naḥ·bê·ṯem wə·neḥ·bāh wənaḥbêṯem wəneḥbāhInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts