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H2379

חֲזוֹת

chăzôwth /khaz-oth'/ Ask about this word
Root(Aramaic) from חֲזָא
Meaninga view
KJV usagesight.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of chăzôwth — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word chăzôwth, represented by H2379, translates to a view or sight. It appears 2 times in 2 unique verses. Derived from the Aramaic verb for "to see," this noun specifically refers to the visible extent or range of something, how far it can be seen.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In the biblical narrative, H2379 is used exclusively in the book of Daniel to describe the immense scale of the tree in Nebuchadnezzar's dream. In the initial description of the dream, the tree grew so large that "the sight thereof [reached] to the end of all the earth" Daniel 4:11. This phrasing is repeated verbatim when Daniel interprets the dream for the king, confirming that the visible reach of the tree was a key element of the vision Daniel 4:20.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related Aramaic words provide context for the concept of sight and vision:

  • H2370 chăzâʼ (to gaze upon; behold, have a dream, see): This is the root verb from which H2379 is derived. It encompasses not just physical sight but also the act of seeing visions or having dreams, as seen when Daniel "had a dream and visions" Daniel 7:1.
  • H363 ʼîylân (a tree): This is the direct object described by H2379. In both occurrences, it is the "sight" of this symbolic tree that is being referenced (Daniel 4:11, Daniel 4:20).

Theological Significance

The significance of H2379 is rooted in its symbolic use within prophetic dreams.

  • Symbol of Dominion: The "sight" of the tree reaching to the end of the earth directly symbolizes the vast, visible power and dominion of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom, which the dream was meant to represent Daniel 4:20.
  • A Vision's Scope: The use of H2379 highlights a key feature of the divine revelation. God communicates the kingdom's immense influence through the tangible, visual concept of its reach, making the abstract idea of power understandable.
  • Physicality in a Dream: The term describes a physical property—how far something can be seen—within the non-physical context of a dream, underscoring how divine messages can utilize physical-world concepts to convey spiritual truths.

Summary

In summary, H2379 is a specific term for "sight" or "view" used in a highly symbolic context. Its two appearances in Daniel are crucial for illustrating the scope of Nebuchadnezzar's kingdom as revealed in his dream. The word demonstrates how a simple visual concept can carry significant weight, representing the reach and influence of worldly power under the watchful eye of God.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 2 occurrences, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • חֲזוֹתֵ

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H2370 חֲזָא (Aramaic) or חֲזָה; (Aramaic), corresponding to חָזָה; to gaze upon; mentally to dream, be usual (i.e. seem); behold, ha H363 אִילָן (Aramaic) corresponding to אֵילוֹן; a tree; tree.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

2 verses, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.