Hebrew · H2440

חִישׁ

Properly, a hurry ; hence (adverb) quickly

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חִישׁH2440

What does חִישׁ mean in the Bible?

חִישׁ is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, a hurry ; hence (adverb) quickly".

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What does חִישׁ mean in the Bible?

חִישׁ is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, a hurry ; hence (adverb) quickly".

How does the BSB render H2440?

The BSB source-word alignment has 1 aligned row for this entry. Common renderings include they quickly (1).

Where does חִישׁ appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 90:10. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (1).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
they quickly1×Psalms 90:10
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First aligned rowPsalms 90:10
Aligned rows1
Books represented1
Psalms1
Source forms
חִ֝֗ישׁ1xḥîšPsalms 90:10
Parsing patterns
Adverb1xPsalms 90:10
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