Original Word: חָשַׁק
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chashaq
Pronunciation: khaw-shak'
Phonetic Spelling: (khaw-shak')
Definition: To love, to be attached to, to delight in, to cling
Meaning: to cling, join, to love, delight in, elliptically, to deliver

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G25 (ἀγαπάω, agapaō): Often used in the New Testament to describe God's love for humanity and the love believers are to have for one another.

- G5368 (φιλέω, phileō): Denotes a brotherly or affectionate love, often used in the context of friendship.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chashaq" primarily conveys a sense of deep affection, attachment, or love. It often implies a strong emotional bond or desire, whether between individuals or between God and His people. The term can denote both human and divine love, emphasizing a committed and intentional choice to love or be attached to someone or something.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, love was not merely an emotion but an action and commitment. "Chashaq" reflects this understanding, where love involves a deliberate choice and dedication. This concept is evident in covenant relationships, such as marriage or the covenant between God and Israel, where love is expressed through loyalty and faithfulness.

I. חָשַׁק verb be attached to, love (Late Hebrew press together, desire (rare); Aramaic חֲשַׁק bind, saddle (an ass)) —

Qal Perfect ׳ח Deuteronomy 7:7 4t.; חָֽשְׁקָה Genesis 34:8; חָשַׁקְתָּ Isaiah 38:17 (but see below); וְחָֽשַׁקְתָּ֫ Deuteronomy 21:11; — be attached to, only figurative = love, a woman followed by בְּ Genesis 34:8 (P) Deuteronomy 21:11; elsewhere of ׳יs; love for Israel Deuteronomy 7:7; Deuteronomy 10:15, and of love to ׳י Psalm 91:14; followed by accusative of congnate meaning with verb+ לְ and infinitive ׳כלחֵֿשֶׁק שְׁלֹמה אשׁר ח לִבְנוֺת 1 Kings 9:19 2Chronicles 8:6; חָשַׁקְתָּ נַפְשִׁי מִשַּׁחַת Isaiah 38:17 literally thou hast loved my soul out of the pit, i.e. lovingly delivered it; but read חָשַׂכְתָּ thou hast held back, kept, from ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Lo Ew Che Di, or חֲשׂךְ hold back (Imperative), so Du.

II. [חשׁק] verb denominative only

Pi`el furnish with fillets or rings, and

Pu`al passive;

Pi`el Perfect3masculine singular חִשַּׁק Exodus 38:28 (P), subject Bezaleel.

Pu`al Participle מְחֻשָּׁקִים כֶּסֶף Exodus 27:17; Exodus 38:17 finished with silver fillets, in agreement with הָעַמּוּדִים (both P).

have a delight, have a desire, fillet, long, set in love

A primitive root; to cling, i.e. Join, (figuratively) to love, delight in; elliptically (or by interchangeable for chasak) to deliver -- have a delight, (have a) desire, fillet, long, set (in) love.

see HEBREW chasak

וְחִשַּׁ֥ק וְחָשַׁקְתָּ֣ וחשק וחשקת חָ֭שַׁק חָֽשְׁקָ֤ה חָשַׁ֤קְתָּ חָשַׁ֥ק חָשַׁ֧ק חָשַׁק֙ חשק חשקה חשקת מְחֻשָּׁקִ֣ים מחשקים chaShak chaShakta chasheKah ḥā·šaq ḥā·šaq·tā ḥā·šə·qāh ḥāšaq ḥāšaqtā ḥāšəqāh mə·ḥuš·šā·qîm mechushshaKim məḥuššāqîm vechashakTa vechishShak wə·ḥā·šaq·tā wə·ḥiš·šaq wəḥāšaqtā wəḥiššaqInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts