Lexicon bohen: Thumb, Big Toe Original Word: בֹּהֶן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance thumb, great toe From an unused root apparently meaning to be thick; the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot -- thumb, great toe. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition thumb, great toe NASB Translation big toe (6), big toes (1), thumb (6), thumbs (1), thumbs and their big (1), thumbs and big (1), toes* (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בֹּ֫הֶן noun [feminine] (compare Sta§ 310 c) with יַד thumb, with רֶגֶל great toe (Arabic ![]() ![]() ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This word is of uncertain derivation.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G206: δάκτυλος (daktulos) • This Greek term refers to a finger, which can be related to the thumb as part of the hand. Usage: The word בֹּהֶן is used in the context of describing the thumb or the great toe, often in ceremonial or ritual contexts within the Hebrew Bible. Context: בֹּהֶן (bohen) appears in several passages within the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the context of priestly consecration and ritual purification. The thumb and great toe are significant in these rituals, symbolizing the complete dedication of the priest's actions and walk to God. For instance, in Leviticus 8:23-24, during the consecration of Aaron and his sons, Moses applied blood to the right ear, thumb, and big toe, signifying the sanctification of their hearing, work, and walk. Similarly, in Leviticus 14:14-28, the ritual for cleansing a leper involves applying blood to the right ear, thumb, and big toe, symbolizing purification and restoration to the community. The thumb and great toe are thus emblematic of one's service and journey in faith, underscoring the holistic nature of spiritual dedication and purity. Forms and Transliterations בְּֽהֹנוֹת֩ בְּהֹנ֥וֹת בֹּ֤הֶן בֹּ֥הֶן בהן בהנות bə·hō·nō·wṯ behoNot bəhōnōwṯ bō·hen Bohen bōhenLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 29:20 HEB: הַיְמָנִ֔ית וְעַל־ בֹּ֤הֶן יָדָם֙ הַיְמָנִ֔ית NAS: ears and on the thumbs of their right KJV: of his sons, and upon the thumb of their right INT: right and on the thumbs hands of their right Exodus 29:20 Leviticus 8:23 Leviticus 8:23 Leviticus 8:24 Leviticus 8:24 Leviticus 14:14 Leviticus 14:14 Leviticus 14:17 Leviticus 14:17 Leviticus 14:25 Leviticus 14:25 Leviticus 14:28 Leviticus 14:28 Judges 1:6 Judges 1:7 16 Occurrences |