חָתַת

Strong’s Definition

properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear

Etymology & Derivation

a primitive root;

KJV Usage

abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid
• 2.(qal)
• 3.(niphal) to be broken, be dismayed
• 4.(piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared
• 5.(hiphil)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: châthath; Pronunciation: khaw-thath'