2684. chotsen
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chotsen: Bosom, lap

Original Word: חֹצֶן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: chotsen
Pronunciation: kho'-tsen
Phonetic Spelling: (kho'tsen)
Definition: Bosom, lap
Meaning: the bosom

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
arm, lap

A collateral form of chetsen, and meaning the same -- arm, lap.

see HEBREW chetsen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from the same as chetsen
Definition
bosom
NASB Translation
bosom (1), front of my garment (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
חֹ֫צֶן noun masculine bosom; — חָצְנִי נָעַרְתִּי Nehemiah 5:13 I shook out my bosom (the bosom of my garment); וְהֵבִיאוּ בָּנַיִךְ בְּחֹ֫צֶן Isaiah 49:22 and they shall bring thy sons in the bosom (i.e. in the arms, clasped to the bosom, like infants; "" עַלכָּֿתֵף).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to enclose.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term is κόλπος (kolpos), Strong's Greek Number G2859. This term similarly refers to the bosom or chest area and is used in the New Testament to convey intimacy and closeness, such as in the phrase "Abraham's bosom" (Luke 16:22-23, BSB), which denotes a place of comfort and rest in the afterlife.

In summary, חֹצֶן (ḥōṣen) is a Hebrew term that conveys the idea of closeness, protection, and care, both in physical and metaphorical senses, and is paralleled by the Greek term κόλπος (kolpos) in the New Testament.

Usage: The word חֹצֶן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the physical area of the chest or bosom, often in contexts that imply closeness or affection. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a place of security or nurturing.

Context: • The term חֹצֶן (ḥōṣen) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that emphasize the intimate and protective nature of the bosom. It is a place where one might hold a loved one or a cherished possession, symbolizing care and affection. In ancient Near Eastern culture, the bosom was considered a place of safety and warmth, often associated with familial love and maternal care.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of the bosom is illustrated in various passages, highlighting its significance in relationships and divine care. For example, the bosom is depicted as a place where one might carry a lamb or a child, symbolizing tenderness and protection.
• The metaphorical use of the bosom extends to describe God's nurturing and protective nature towards His people, illustrating the deep bond and care He provides.

Forms and Transliterations
בְּחֹ֔צֶן בחצן חָצְנִ֣י חצני bə·ḥō·ṣen beChotzen bəḥōṣen chatzeNi ḥā·ṣə·nî ḥāṣənî
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Englishman's Concordance
Nehemiah 5:13
HEB: גַּם־ חָצְנִ֣י נָעַ֗רְתִּי וָֽאֹמְרָ֡ה
NAS: shook out the front of my garment and said,
KJV: Also I shook my lap, and said, So God
INT: also the front shook and said

Isaiah 49:22
HEB: וְהֵבִ֤יאוּ בָנַ֙יִךְ֙ בְּחֹ֔צֶן וּבְנֹתַ֖יִךְ עַל־
NAS: your sons in [their] bosom, And your daughters
KJV: thy sons in [their] arms, and thy daughters
INT: will bring your sons in bosom and your daughters on

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2684
2 Occurrences


bə·ḥō·ṣen — 1 Occ.
ḥā·ṣə·nî — 1 Occ.















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