What does חָצָץ mean in the Bible?
חָצָץ is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, something cutting ; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow".
Hebrew · H2687
חָצָץ
Properly, something cutting ; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow
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 theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.
חָצָץH2687
What does חָצָץ mean in the Bible?
חָצָץ is a Hebrew word meaning "properly, something cutting ; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow".
Full entry for חָצָץ (H2687) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H2687?
The BSB source-word alignment has 2 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include gravel (1), with gravel (1).
Where does חָצָץ appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Proverbs 20:17. Its strongest book concentrations include Lamentations (1), Proverbs (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 Itgravel1×Proverbs 20:17
with gravel1×Lamentations 3:16
Show sample aligned rows
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowProverbs 20:17
Aligned rows2
Books represented2
Proverbs1Lamentations1
Source forms
בֶּֽחָצָץ֙1xbe·ḥā·ṣāṣLamentations 3:16
חָצָֽץ׃1xḥā·ṣāṣProverbs 20:17
Parsing patterns
Noun - masculine singular1xProverbs 20:17
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular1xLamentations 3:16
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. properly, something cutting ; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow
Source Gloss
properly, something cutting ; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
properly, something cutting; hence, gravel (as grit); an arrow BDB: gravel Usage: arrow, gravel (stone).
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
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.