Definition
(Aramaic) a primitive root; properly, to shear or cut close; figuratively, to be severe
Traditional renderings: hasty, be urgent.
Traditional renderings: hasty, be urgent.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders חֲצַף:
- πικρῶςpikrōs“bitterly”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Daniel 2:15מְהַחְצְפָ֖ה · so harsh“Why is the decree from the king so harsh?” he asked. Then Arioch explained the situation to Daniel.
- Daniel 3:22מַחְצְפָ֔ה · was so urgentThe king’s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the fiery flames killed the men who carried up Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.