חָסָה

Strong’s Definition

to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root; (compare H982 (בָּטַח))

KJV Usage

have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.(qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection
• 2.to put trust in (god), confide or hope in (god) (figuratively)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châçâh; Pronunciation: khaw-saw'