חֲסַן
𐤇𐤎𐤍
chăçan
H2631 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To take possession of, to possess, or hold property or goods, particularly in an official, legal, or authoritative manner. In biblical Aramaic contexts, this verb denotes the action of acquiring ownership or control of material goods or property, often as formal possession related to royal or administrative decrees.
Semantic Range
to possess, to hold in official occupancy, to acquire property, to have legal possession, to own goods
Root / Etymology
Derived from the root חסן (ḥ-s-n), which in Hebrew broadly conveys the concept of 'wealth, possession, treasure.' The verb form in Aramaic, חֲסַן (chaṯan), extends this idea to the act of holding or possessing, especially in contexts of authority or legal claim.
Historical & Contextual Notes
חֲסַן occurs in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (e.g., Daniel and Ezra), reflecting the official usage of Imperial Aramaic during the Persian period. The verb is employed in formal and administrative contexts, such as royal edicts granting possession or legal recognition of ownership. The term overlaps with Hebrew חָסַן (ḥāśan, 'wealth, riches'), but its Aramaic use as a verb emphasizes the act of holding or possessing rather than merely owning wealth. Compared to other Aramaic verbs for 'to possess' or 'to inherit,' חֲסַן is more narrowly focused on legal or administrative occupancy, rather than familial inheritance. The translation 'possess' in English can obscure the formal and legal nuance present in the original, especially when contrasted with common, informal possession. English translations may render this with 'possess,' 'hold,' or 'keep,' but context may warrant more specific legal language. The related noun in Hebrew and Aramaic often refers to treasures, storehouses, or the treasures of a temple or king, highlighting the connection to official ownership.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to חָסַן; to hold in occupancy; possess.
Bantu Hebrew
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חסן (ḥ-s-n) — firmness, security, possession, property
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H2626 | חֲסִין | strong one |
| H2630 | חָסַן | he will be stored up |
| H2632 | חֵסֶן | the stored wealth |
| H2633 | חֹסֶן | wealth of |
| H2634 | חָסֹן | the strong one |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2631-01 |
הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ | hechesinu | AVhp3mp |
possessed | they secured possession | 1 |
H2631-02 |
וְ/יַחְסְנ֤וּן | veyachesenun | AC/Vai3mp |
and possess | and they will take possession | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H2631-02 |
Daniel 7:18 | וְ/יַחְסְנ֤וּן | veyachesenun | AC/Vai3mp |
and possess | and they will take possession |
H2631-01 |
Daniel 7:22 | הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ | hechesinu | AVhp3mp |
possessed | they secured possession |