חָזוּת
𐤇𐤆𐤅𐤕
châzûwth
H2380 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A visual experience, appearance, or phenomenon perceived through seeing; in extended usage, a prophetic or revelatory vision given or reported by an individual. The term can refer to (1) a literal gaze or glance, (2) a noteworthy outward display or aspect, or (3) a divinely inspired vision or revelation, often communicated to or through a prophet.
Semantic Range
vision, revelation, prophetic message, appearance, striking display, gaze, agreement (rare/extended)
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root חזה (“to see, perceive, behold (especially in visions)”). The noun חָזוּת is a feminine abstract formation indicating the product or result of the act of seeing—thus, 'that which is seen,' with further specialization to appearance, vision, or revelation. In some contexts, the word appears to refer to a formal declaration or agreement, possibly from the connection of visions with covenant proclamations, though this sense is secondary.
Historical & Contextual Notes
חָזוּת chiefly appears in poetic and prophetic literature (e.g., Isa 28:18, Isa 33:7, Job 37:2), where it denotes both visual phenomena and revelatory experiences. Its base meaning as 'vision' is closely related to but less frequent than חָזוֹן, which also means 'vision' but is more regularly employed in explicit prophetic contexts. The notion of a 'striking appearance' or 'notable sight' likely reflects the impact or distinguishing character of the vision. The extension to 'compact' or 'agreement' (Isa 28:18) is debated; it may derive from prophetic visions concerning covenantal matters, but the primary sense remains visual or revelatory. Standard English versions sometimes translate חָזוּת with 'vision,' 'revelation,' or (rarely) 'agreement,' but the nuance can depend heavily on context. In post-exilic and later usage, cognate terms develop a more technical sense of 'prophetic oracle.' The term is less common than חָזוֹן and does not always specify supernatural revelation, though this is typical in prophetic materials.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from חָזָה; a look; hence (figuratively) striking appearance, revelation, or (by implication) compact; agreement, notable (one), vision.
Bantu Hebrew
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חזה (ḥ-z-h) — see, perceive, gaze, behold (especially in vision)
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2306 | חֲדִי | his breast |
| H2335 | חוֹזַי | Visionary-One |
| H2370 | חֲזָא | he beheld |
| H2371 | חֲזָאֵל | El-has-seen |
| H2372 | חָזָה | in visionary seeing |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2380-01 |
חָז֥וּת | chazut | HNcfsa |
conspicuous | vision-appearance | 4 |
H2380-02 |
וְ/חָזוּתְ/כֶ֥ם | vechazutekhem | HC/Ncfsc/Sp2mp |
and-vision-of-you/agreement | and your vision | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2380-01 |
Isaiah 21:2 | חָז֥וּת | chazut | HNcfsa |
grievous vision | vision-appearance |
H2380-02 |
Isaiah 28:18 | וְ/חָזוּתְ/כֶ֥ם | vechazutekhem | HC/Ncfsc/Sp2mp |
and-vision-of-you/agreement | and your vision |
H2380-01 |
Isaiah 29:11 | חָז֣וּת | chazut | HNcfsc |
the vision | vision-appearance |
H2380-01 |
Daniel 8:5 | חָז֖וּת | chazut | HNcfsa |
conspicuous | vision-appearance |
H2380-01 |
Daniel 8:8 | חָז֤וּת | chazut | HNcfsa |
conspicuous | vision-appearance |