What does חָסַם mean in the Bible?
חָסַם is a Hebrew word meaning "to muzzle ; by analogy, to stop the nose".
Hebrew · H2629
חָסַם
To muzzle ; by analogy, to stop the nose
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through the Connect page. Screenshots are helpful.
חָסַם H2629
What does חָסַם mean in the Bible?
חָסַם is a Hebrew word meaning "to muzzle ; by analogy, to stop the nose".
Full entry for חָסַם (H2629) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H2629?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include muzzle (1), will block (1).
Where does חָסַם appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Deuteronomy 25:4. Its strongest book concentrations include Deuteronomy (1), Ezekiel (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 muzzle 1× Deuteronomy 25:4
will block 1× Ezekiel 39:11
Show sample aligned rows
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned row Deuteronomy 25:4
Aligned rows 2
Books represented 2
Deuteronomy 1 Ezekiel 1
Source forms
וְחֹסֶ֥מֶת 1x wə·ḥō·se·meṯ Ezekiel 39:11
תַחְסֹ֥ם 1x ṯaḥ·sōm Deuteronomy 25:4
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular 1x Ezekiel 39:11
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular 1x Deuteronomy 25:4
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. to muzzle ; by analogy, to stop the nose
Source Gloss
to muzzle ; by analogy, to stop the nose
Extended definition Source: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
to muzzle; by analogy, to stop the nose BDB: stop up Usage: muzzle, stop.
Grammatical Forms
How the stem changes the meaning of this verb across the biblical text.
This verb appears through different tense, voice, mood, or stem patterns. Those forms help readers see how the action is presented in context.
Form groups 1 Aligned forms 1
Qal basic active stem — the word in its most common, direct sense 1×
Imperfect Deut 25:4 1×
Word Origins
חָסַם is a primitive root - no further derivation.
Part of These Phrases
Compound and idiomatic phrases that include this word. Follow a link to study the phrase and how its parts work together.
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0
Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain