Bible Dictionary
Chase
Chase refers to pursuing animals in hunting. Hunting appears in Scripture as an ordinary occupation and as an image of pursuit or danger.
Definition
Chase means the pursuit of animals, especially in hunting. The term describes following or driving game and may also convey pursuit more generally.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material directs the term to hunting and provides no further distinct biblical usage.
Historical Background
The entry is an older English form associated with hunting.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Hunting]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>chas.</p><p>See HUNTING.</p>