חָפַשׂ

Strong’s Definition

to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out).

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to search, search for, to search out, disguise oneself
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(niphal) to be searched out, be exposed
• 4.(piel) to search, search through, search for
• 5.(pual) to be searched for, be sought out
• 6.(hithpael)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châphas; Pronunciation: khaw-fas'