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חָסָה (châçâh) v (khaw-saw')
Source: a primitive root; (compare H982)
Meaning: to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
KJV: have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.

Brown, Driver, Briggs lexicon entry

h.ef.aa

חָסָה vb. (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refuge

Appears in a total of 36 verses:

PRO 30:5

OET-LV: 5 Every _of message _of god is_refined is_a _shield he for_who]_take _refuge in/on/over_him/it. (PRO 30:5)

OET-RV: 5 Every message from God is flawless.
⇔ He protects those who go to him to be safe. (PRO 30:5)

PSA 5:12

OET-LV: 12  and_ all _of _let _them _rejoice those _who_seek _refuge _of in_you forever_perpetuity let _them _shout _for _joy and_you _will _cover over_them and_let _them _exult in_you(ms) those _who_love _of name _of_(of)_your. (PSA 5:12)

OET-RV: ⇔  11 May those who find safety in you be glad.
⇔ ≈ Let them shout in happiness forever.
⇔ Spread your blanket of protection over them.
⇔ May those who love your authority praise you. (PSA 5:11)

PSA 36:8

OET-LV: 8  how precious covenant _loyalty _of_is_your Oh _god and_the _sons humankind in_the _shadow _of your _two’s _wings _of_your they_take _refuge. (PSA 36:8)

OET-RV: 7 God, your loyal commitment is so valuable.
⇔ You protect us like birds protect their babies under their wings. (PSA 36:7)

PRO 14:32

OET-LV: 32 By_wickedness _of_his he _is _pushed _down a _wicked_person and_is_seeking _refuge in_death _of_his a _righteous_person. (PRO 14:32)

OET-RV: 32 Wicked people destroy themselves by doing evil things,
⇔ ^ but those who do what’s right find a safe place in their death. (PRO 14:32)

PSA 31:2

OET-LV: 2  in_you Oh_YHWH I _have _taken _refuge not let _me _be _ashamed forever_perpetuity in_righteousness _of_your deliver_me. (PSA 31:2)

Combined passage: org PSA 31:1–2 (native PSA 31:0–1; verse text cannot be split).

OET-RV: (PSA 31:0)

OET-RV: For the musical director: a song by David.
⇔  1 I go to you, Yahweh, to be safe.
⇔ Never let me be humiliated.
⇔ Rescue me, because you always do what’s right. (PSA 31:1)

JDG 9:15

OET-LV: 15 And_he/it _said the _thorn_bush to the_trees if in_truth you(pl) are_anointing DOM_me to_king over_you(pl) come take _refuge in_shade _of_my and_if not let _it _go _out a _fire from the _thorn_bush and_let _it _consume DOM the _cedars _of (the)_Ləⱱānōn. (JDG 9:15)

OET-RV: 15 The thornbush told the trees, ‘If you all are really wanted to anoint me as king over you, come and take refuge in my shade. But if you all don’t, may the thornbush send out fire to burn up Lebanon’s cedar forests.’ (JDG 9:15)

PSA 71:1

OET-LV: 71 In_you Oh_YHWH I _have _taken _refuge not let _me _be _ashamed forever_perpetuity. (PSA 71:1)

OET-RV: 71 I find my safety in you, Yahweh.
⇔ Let me never be put to shame. (PSA 71:1)

PSA 25:20

OET-LV: 20 Preserve life _of_my and_deliver_me not let _me _be _put _to _shame if/because I _have _taken _refuge in_you. (PSA 25:20)

OET-RV: 20 Protect my life and rescue me.
⇔ Don’t let me be humiliated, because I always take refuge in you. (PSA 25:20)

PSA 37:40

OET-LV: 40 And_he_helped _them YHWH and_he_delivered _them he_delivers _them from_wicked_people and_he_saves _them if/because they _have _taken _refuge in_him/it. (PSA 37:40)

OET-RV: 40 Yahweh helps them and rescues them.
⇔ He rescues them from evil people and saves them
⇔ because they’ve gone to him as a place of safety. (PSA 37:40)

DEU 32:37

OET-LV: 37 And_saying(ms) where gods _of_are_their the_rock which_they _sought _refuge in_him/it. (DEU 32:37)

OET-RV: 37 Then he’ll ask, ‘Where are their gods—
⇔ the rock who they went to to be safe, (DEU 32:37)

ISA 30:2

OET-LV: 2 those_who_go to_go _down Miʦrayim/(Egypt) and_mouth _of_my not they _have _consulted to_reach _safety in_the _refuge _of Parˊoh and_to_seek _refuge in_the _shadow _of Miʦrayim. (ISA 30:2)

OET-RV: 2 Those who go down to Egypt didn’t ask my advice,
⇔ before trying to reach safety with Far-oh (Pharaoh),
⇔ ≈ and trying to find security in Egypt’s (Heb. Mitsrayim’s) shadow. (ISA 30:2)

ZEP 3:12

OET-LV: 12 And_I _will _leave in_midst _of_your a _people afflicted and_poor and_they _will _take _refuge in/on_name _of YHWH. (ZEP 3:12)

OET-RV: 12 And I’ll leave the poorer and humble people among you,
⇔ and they’ll trust in Yahweh’s authority. (ZEP 3:12)

PSA 144:2

OET-LV: 2 Loyalty _of_my _covenant and_stronghold _of_my refuge _of_my and_deliverer _of_my to_me shield _of_my and_one_whom_in _him I _take _refuge the_one_who_subdues people _of_my under_me. (PSA 144:2)

OET-RV: 2 You’re my fortress and show your loyal commitment to me.
⇔ You’re my high tower and the one who rescues me,
⇔ my shield and the one I trust for my protection—
⇔ the one who subdues other nations under me. (PSA 144:2)

PSA 17:7

OET-LV: 7 Make _wonderful loyalti(es)_of_your _covenant Oh _deliverer those _who_take _refuge from_those _who_rise _up by_your _right _of_hand. (PSA 17:7)

OET-RV: 7 Show your loyal commitment in a wonderful way,
⇔ you who use your power to protect
⇔ those who take refuge in you from their enemies. (PSA 17:7)

ISA 14:32

OET-LV: 32 And_what will _anyone _answer the_messengers _of a _nation if/because YHWH he _has _founded Tsiyyōn/(Zion) and_in_it they _will _take _refuge the_afflicted_people_of his _people _of_his. (ISA 14:32)

OET-RV: 32 What will Philistia answer to the messengers from that nation?
⇔ Remember that Yahweh has founded Tsiyyon (Zion),
⇔ and it’s in her that the afflicted among his people will find safety. (ISA 14:32)

PSA 91:4

OET-LV: 4 With_pinion _of_his he _will _cover to/for_you(fs) and_under wings _of_his you _will _take _refuge is_a _shield and_a _wall faithfulness _of_his. (PSA 91:4)

OET-RV: 4 He’ll cover you with his wings,
⇔ and you’ll feel safe underneath them.
⇔ His faithfulness is a shield and protection. (PSA 91:4)

PSA 31:20

OET-LV: 20  how great goodness _of_is_your which you _have _stored _up for_those_fearing _of_you you _have _done for_who]_take _refuge on/over_you(fs) before the_children _of humankind. (PSA 31:20)

OET-RV: 19 You’ve stored up great goodness for those who revere you,
⇔ that you perform for those who take refuge in you
⇔ in plain sight of all humanity. (PSA 31:19)

PSA 34:9

OET-LV: 9  taste and_see if/because _that is_good YHWH how _blessed is_the_man who_he _takes _refuge in/on/over_him/it. (PSA 34:9)

OET-RV: 8 Taste and see that Yahweh is good.
⇔ Anyone who looks to him for their safety will prosper. (PSA 34:8)

SA2 22:31

OET-LV: 31 (the)_god is_blameless its_road/course the _message _of YHWH is_refined is_a _shield he to_all/each/any/every those_who_take _refuge in/on/over_him/it. (SA2 22:31)

OET-RV: ⇔  31 God’s path is perfect.
⇔ ≈ Yahweh’s message is tried and tested.
⇔ → He keeps everyone safe who requests his protection. (SA2 22:31)

PSA 61:5

OET-LV: 5  let _me _sojourn in_tent _of_your forever let _me _take _refuge in_the _shelter _of your _two’s _wings _of_your Şelāh. (PSA 61:5)

OET-RV: 4 Let me live in your tent forever.
⇔ ≈ Let me find protection under the shelter of your wings. (Instrumental break.) (PSA 61:4)

PSA 64:11

OET-LV: 11  let _him _rejoice the_righteous in_YHWH and_he _will _take _refuge in_him/it and_ all _of _let _them _boast people_upright _of heart. (PSA 64:11)

OET-RV: 10 Those who do what is right will be glad about Yahweh
⇔ and take shelter in him.
⇔ Every godly person will praise him. (PSA 64:10)

PSA 18:3

OET-LV: 3  YHWH rock _of_is_my and_stronghold _of_my and_deliverer _of_my god _of_my rock _of_is_my I _take _refuge in/on/over_him/it shield _of_my and_the _horn _of my _salvation _of_my refuge _of_my. (PSA 18:3)

OET-RV: 2 Yahweh is my rock, my fortress, the one who brings me to safety.
⇔ ≈ He’s my god, my rock. I take refuge in him.
⇔ He’s my shield, the power that saves me, my fortress. (PSA 18:2)

PSA 57:2

OET-LV: 2  show_favour _to _me Oh _god show_favour _to _me if/because in_you(ms) self _of_my it _takes _refuge and_in_the _shadow _of your _two’s _wings _of_your I _take _refuge until it _will _pass _by destruction(s). (PSA 57:2)

Combined passage: org PSA 57:1–2 (native PSA 57:0–1; verse text cannot be split).

OET-RV: (PSA 57:0)

OET-RV: For the musical director: a song by David written when he was fleeing from Shaul and hid in a cave. To be sung to the tune of ‘Don’t destroy’.
⇔  1 Be merciful to me, God, be merciful to me,
⇔ because I come to you to be safe until these troubles are over.
⇔ ≈ I stay under your wings for protection until this destruction is over. (PSA 57:1)

SA2 22:3

OET-LV: 3 Oh _god _of my _rock _of_my I _take _refuge in/on/over_him/it shield _of_my and_the _horn _of my _salvation _of_my refuge _of_my and_my _place _of_of _escape my _deliverer _of_my from_violence you_deliver _me. (SA2 22:3)

OET-RV: 3 God of my rock—I find safety in him,
⇔ ≈ my shield and my powerful saviour,
⇔ my high fort and my refuge,
⇔ ≈ my saviour—you save me from violence. (SA2 22:3)

PSA 11:1

OET-LV: 11 To_choirmaster of_Dāvid in_YHWH I _have _taken _refuge how will _you(pl)_say to_self _of_my take _flight mountain _of_your(pl) a _bird. (PSA 11:1)

OET-RV: For the musical director: a song by David.
⇔  1 I’ve taken refuge in Yahweh.
⇔ How can you tell me,
⇔ Flutter away to your mountain like a bird? (PSA 11:1)

ISA 57:13

OET-LV: 13 When_you_cry _out let_them _deliver _you collection(s)_of_your and_DOM of _them _of_all it _will _carry _away a _wind it _will _take_them_away a _breath and_the_one_who_takes _refuge in_me he _will _inherit the_land and_he _will _possess the _mountain _of my _holiness _of_my. (ISA 57:13)

OET-RV: 13 When you call out for help, let your collection rescue you,
⇔ but a wind will carry them all away—
⇔ ≈ a breath will take them away.
⇔ But those who rely on me for safety will inherit the land,
⇔ and will take possession of my holy mountain. (ISA 57:13)

PSA 2:12

OET-LV: 12 Kiss the_son lest he _should _be _angry and_you(pl)_will _perish way if/because it _burns like_a _little anger _of_his how _blessed are_all _of those _who_seek _refuge _of in_him/it. (PSA 2:12)

OET-RV: 12 Honour the son or he might get angry
⇔ and you’ll perish on the way.
⇔ His severe anger can ignite any moment.
⇔ Everyone who goes to him to be safe will reap the benefits. (PSA 2:12)

PSA 34:23

OET-LV: 23  YHWH is_redeeming the _life _of his _servants _of_his and_not all _of they _will _be _held _guilty those_who_take _refuge in/on/over_him/it. (PSA 34:23)

OET-RV: 22 Yahweh rescues the lives of his servants.
⇔ ≈ None of those who go to him for safety will be condemned. (PSA 34:22)

PSA 7:2

OET-LV: 2  Oh_YHWH god _of_my in_you I _have _sought _refuge save_me from_all those _of_who_pursue _me and_deliver_me. (PSA 7:2)

Combined passage: org PSA 7:1–2 (native PSA 7:0–1; verse text cannot be split).

OET-RV: (PSA 7:0)

OET-RV: A song by David which he sang to Yahweh concerning the Benyamite, Kush.
⇔  1 I’ve taken refuge in you, Yahweh, my god.
⇔ Save me from those who are trying to get me, (PSA 7:1)

PSA 16:1

OET-LV: 16 A _miktam of_Dāvid protect_me Oh _god if/because I _have _taken _refuge in_you. (PSA 16:1)

OET-RV: A song by David.
⇔  1 Protect me, God,
⇔ because you are the one I trust for my safety. (PSA 16:1)

PSA 118:9

OET-LV: 9 is_good to_take _refuge in_YHWH more_than _to _trust in_noble_people. (PSA 118:9)

OET-RV: 9 It’s better to make Yahweh your safe place
⇔ than to put your trust in your country’s leaders. (PSA 118:9)

PSA 141:8

OET-LV: 8 If/because are_to_you Oh_YHWH my_master eyes _of_my in_you I _take _refuge do _not pour _out life _of_my. (PSA 141:8)

OET-RV: ⇔  8 My eyes are on you, Yahweh, my master.
⇔ You’re my place of protection—don’t abandon my life. (PSA 141:8)

NAH 1:7

OET-LV: 7 is_good YHWH (into)_a_refuge in/on_day trouble and_he_is_knowing those _who_take _refuge _of in_him/it. (NAH 1:7)

OET-RV: 7 Yahweh is good at sheltering us when trouble comes.
⇔ ≈ He recognises those go to him for protection. (NAH 1:7)

PSA 18:31

OET-LV: 31  (the)_god is_blameless its_road/course the _message _of YHWH is_refined is_a _shield he to_all/each/any/every those_who_take _refuge in/on/over_him/it. (PSA 18:31)

OET-RV: 30 As for God, his ways are perfect.
⇔ ≈ Yahweh’s message has been refined.
⇔ He is a shield to everyone who goes to him to stay safe, (PSA 18:30)

RUT 2:12

OET-LV: 12 YHWH May _he _reward deed[s]_of_your and_may _it _be wage[s]_of_your complete from_with YHWH the _god _of Yisrā^ʼēl/(Israel) whom you _have _come to_take _refuge under wings _of_his. (RUT 2:12)

OET-RV: 12 May Yahweh reward your hard work. Since you’ve come here for protection under Yisrael’s god Yahweh, may he reward you in full.” (RUT 2:12)

PSA 118:8

OET-LV: 8 is_good to_take _refuge in_YHWH more_than _to _trust in_humankind. (PSA 118:8)

OET-RV: 8 It’s better to take shelter in Yahweh
⇔ than to put confidence in humanity. (PSA 118:8)

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