Strong's Hebrew · H2664
חָפַשׂ
châphas · khaw-fas'
change, (make) diligent (search), disquise self, hide, search (for, out).
Definition
to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
Derivation
a primitive root;
Appears 23 times in Scripture
“Rachel said to her father, “Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period.” So Laban searched but could not find the household idols.”
“And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.”
“And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, “I will disguise myself and go into battle, but you wear your royal robes.” So the king of Israel disguised himself and went into battle.”
“The steward searched, beginning with the oldest and ending with the youngest—and the cup was found in Benjamin’s sack.”
“Next, Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Look around to see that there are no servants of the LORD here among you—only servants of Baal.””
“and the prophet went and waited on the road for the king, disguising himself with a bandage over his eyes.”
“So Saul disguised himself by putting on different clothes, and he set out with two of his men. They came to the woman at night, and Saul said, “Consult a spirit for me. Bring up for me the one I name.””
“Observe and find out all the places where he hides. Then come back to me with certainty, and I will go with you. If he is in the land, I will search him out among all the clans of Judah.””
“But about this time tomorrow I will send my servants to search your palace and the houses of your servants. They will seize and carry away all that is precious to you.’””
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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).