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H2818 ยท Hebrew ยท Old Testament
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chashach
Verb
to be needed, necessary; to spare

Definition

Chashach (H2818) appears primarily in Aramaic sections of the Old Testament (Daniel, Ezra), where it means 'to be necessary' or 'to spare.' It captures the concept of what is truly needed or required โ€” and conversely, what can or cannot be spared.

Usage & Theological Significance

Daniel 3:16-17 carries its most dramatic use: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego tell Nebuchadnezzar, 'We do not need [chashach] to defend ourselves before you.' The word here expresses both sufficiency and freedom โ€” they had all they needed in God and were not obligated to justify themselves to earthly power. This is profound theology: those who have God lack nothing necessary.

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 3:16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied, 'King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need [chashach] to defend ourselves before you.'
Ezra 6:9 Whatever is needed [chashach] โ€” young bulls, rams, male lambs for burnt offerings... โ€” let it be given them daily.
Ezra 7:20 And anything else needed [chashach] for the temple of your God that you may have occasion to provide, you may provide from the royal treasury.
Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.
Psalm 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

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