Strong's Lexicon chotsen: Bosom, lap Original Word: חֹצֶן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be firm or strong. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "chotsen," the concept is similar to the Greek word κόλπος (kolpos), which also means bosom or chest, as seen in passages like John 1:18, where it describes the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son. Usage: The Hebrew word "chotsen" refers to the bosom or lap, often used metaphorically to describe a place of security, intimacy, or nurturing. It can denote the area of the body where one holds something close, symbolizing care and protection. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the bosom was considered a place of warmth and safety. It was common for individuals to carry items or even small children in their bosom, signifying a close and protective relationship. This imagery is often used in the Bible to convey God's care and the intimate relationship between God and His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance arm, lap A collateral form of chetsen, and meaning the same -- arm, lap. see HEBREW chetsen Forms and Transliterations בְּחֹ֔צֶן בחצן חָצְנִ֣י חצני bə·ḥō·ṣen beChotzen bəḥōṣen chatzeNi ḥā·ṣə·nî ḥāṣənîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 2 Occurrences |
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