Strong's Lexicon chasil: Locust, specifically a type of locust known for its destructive nature. Original Word: חָסִיל Word Origin: Derived from the root חָסַל (chasal), meaning "to consume" or "to finish." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chasil," the concept of locusts as agents of divine judgment is echoed in the New Testament, particularly in the book of Revelation (e.g., Revelation 9:3, where locusts are part of the apocalyptic imagery). Usage: The term "chasil" refers to a particular kind of locust that is noted for its capacity to devastate crops and vegetation. In the Hebrew Bible, it is often used to symbolize divine judgment and the consequences of disobedience to God. The locusts are depicted as agents of destruction, sent as a form of punishment or warning to the people of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, locust plagues were a well-known and feared natural disaster. These swarms could decimate entire harvests, leading to famine and economic hardship. The imagery of locusts in the Bible would have resonated deeply with an agrarian society that depended heavily on the success of their crops for survival. The destructive power of locusts served as a vivid metaphor for divine retribution and the need for repentance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chasal Definition (a kind of) locust NASB Translation caterpillar (1), grasshopper (3), stripping locust (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs חָסִיל noun masculine a kind of locust (singular collective) always absolute ׳ח, and always as destructive; 1 Kings 8:37 2Chronicles 6:28; Psalm 78:46 (all "" אַרְבֶּה), Joshua 1:4; Joshua 2:25 ("" יָ֑לֶק, אַרְבֶּה, גָּזָם); compare ׳אֹסֶף הֶחָ Isaiah 33:4 the gathering of the locust, in simile of despoiling of Assyria ("" גֵּבִים). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance caterpillar From chacal; the ravager, i.e. A locust -- caterpillar. see HEBREW chacal Forms and Transliterations הֶֽחָסִ֑יל הֶחָסִֽיל׃ החסיל החסיל׃ וְהֶחָסִ֣יל וְחָסִיל֙ והחסיל וחסיל חָסִיל֙ חסיל לֶחָסִ֣יל לחסיל chaSil ḥā·sîl ḥāsîl he·ḥā·sîl hechaSil heḥāsîl le·ḥā·sîl lechaSil leḥāsîl vechaSil vehechaSil wə·ḥā·sîl wə·he·ḥā·sîl wəḥāsîl wəheḥāsîlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 8:37 HEB: יֵרָק֜וֹן אַרְבֶּ֤ה חָסִיל֙ כִּ֣י יִהְיֶ֔ה NAS: locust [or] grasshopper, if KJV: locust, [or] if there be caterpiller; if their enemy INT: mildew locust grasshopper if become 2 Chronicles 6:28 Psalm 78:46 Isaiah 33:4 Joel 1:4 Joel 2:25 6 Occurrences |
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