Lexicon chotsen: Bosom, lap Original Word: חֹצֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance arm, lap A collateral form of chetsen, and meaning the same -- arm, lap. see HEBREW chetsen 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). 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. 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. 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 |