Original Word: חסן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: chasan
Pronunciation: khaw-sawn'
Phonetic Spelling: (khas-an')
Definition: To be strong, to be mighty, to be firm
Meaning: to hold in occupancy

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts of strength and might is "ἰσχύς" (ischys - Strong's Greek 2479), which also denotes strength, power, or might.

Usage: The Hebrew verb "chasan" conveys the idea of strength, might, or firmness. It is often used in contexts where physical or moral strength is emphasized. The term can imply a sense of security or protection, often associated with God's strength or the strength of a fortified city.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength and might were highly valued attributes, often associated with leadership and divine favor. The concept of strength was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. The Israelites viewed God as their ultimate source of strength and protection, a theme that is prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Fortified cities and strongholds were common in ancient Near Eastern societies, serving as symbols of security and power.

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to chasan
Definition
to take possession of
NASB Translation
possess (1), took possession (1).

[חֲסֵן] verb Haph`el take . . . possession of (Syriac be strong, overcome; ᵑ7 be strong, take possession of; Egyptian Aramaic Haph`el חחסן hold property S-C^{D 2}+, compare Biblical Hebrew חסן); — Perfect3masculine plural הֶחֱסִ֫נ (K^{§ 38. 3} Kmp^{on the passage}) Daniel 7:22; Imperfect3masculine plural יַחְסְנוּן (K^{§ 38. 1 b})) Daniel 7:18 (perhaps point סִנוּן-).

possess

(Aramaic) corresponding to chacan; to hold in occupancy -- possess.

see HEBREW chacan

הֶחֱסִ֥נוּ החסנו וְיַחְסְנ֤וּן ויחסנון he·ḥĕ·si·nū hecheSinu heḥĕsinū veyachseNun wə·yaḥ·sə·nūn wəyaḥsənūnInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts