Strong's Lexicon choshen: Breastpiece, Breastplate Original Word: חשֶׁן Word Origin: Derived from an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "choshen" in the Septuagint or New Testament, as the concept is specific to the Hebrew priestly tradition. Usage: The term "choshen" refers to the sacred breastpiece worn by the High Priest of Israel as part of the priestly garments. It was a square, richly embroidered piece of cloth that held twelve stones, each representing one of the tribes of Israel. The choshen was also known as the "breastpiece of judgment" because it contained the Urim and Thummim, used for divination and decision-making. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the High Priest served as a mediator between God and the people. The choshen was an integral part of the High Priest's attire, symbolizing his role in seeking divine guidance and making judgments on behalf of the nation. The twelve stones on the breastpiece were inscribed with the names of the tribes of Israel, signifying the High Priest's representation of the entire community before God. The Urim and Thummim, whose exact nature remains a mystery, were believed to be tools for discerning God's will. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition breastpiece, sacred pouch NASB Translation breastpiece (25). Brown-Driver-Briggs ח֫שֶׁן noun masculine the breast-piece or sacred pouch, containing the אורים ותמים, worn on the breast of the high priest when he ministered in the Holy Place to bring the tribes for memorial. before ׳י. It was made of the same material as the ephod (see אֵפוֺד), a span square; set in front with twelve jewels in four rows, engraved with the names of the twelve tribes. It was firmly fastened to the shoulders of the ephod by gold chains passing through gold rings, and to the lower part of the ephod just above the girdle by a blue ribbon passing through other gold rings. It was חשֶׁן (ה)מִשְׁמָּט ( Exodus 28:15,29,30) pouch of judgment, because of the decision given by the אוּרִים וְתֻמִּים. The name occurs only in P, Exodus 25:7; Exodus 28:4,15,22,23 (twice in verse); Exodus 28:24,26,28 (twice in verse); Exodus 28:29,30; Exodus 29:5; Exodus 35:9,27; Exodus 39:8,9,15,16,17,19,21 (twice in verse); Leviticus 8:8 (twice in verse). — See NowArchaeology ii. 119. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance breastplate From an unused root probably meaning to contain or sparkle; perhaps a pocket (as holding the Urim and Thummim), or rich (as containing gems), used only of the gorget of the highpriest -- breastplate. Forms and Transliterations בְּחֹ֧שֶׁן בחשן הַ֠חֹשֶׁן הַחֹ֑שֶׁן הַחֹ֔שֶׁן הַחֹ֛שֶׁן הַחֹ֡שֶׁן הַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ החשן החשן׃ וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ ולחשן׃ חֹ֣שֶׁן חֹ֤שֶׁן חשן bə·ḥō·šen beChoshen bəḥōšen Choshen ha·ḥō·šen haChoshen haḥōšen ḥō·šen ḥōšen velaChoshen wə·la·ḥō·šen wəlaḥōšenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:7 HEB: מִלֻּאִ֑ים לָאֵפֹ֖ד וְלַחֹֽשֶׁן׃ NAS: for the ephod and for the breastpiece. KJV: in the ephod, and in the breastplate. INT: and setting the ephod the breastpiece Exodus 28:4 Exodus 28:15 Exodus 28:22 Exodus 28:23 Exodus 28:23 Exodus 28:24 Exodus 28:26 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:28 Exodus 28:29 Exodus 28:30 Exodus 29:5 Exodus 35:9 Exodus 35:27 Exodus 39:8 Exodus 39:9 Exodus 39:15 Exodus 39:16 Exodus 39:17 Exodus 39:19 Exodus 39:21 Exodus 39:21 Leviticus 8:8 Leviticus 8:8 25 Occurrences |
|
