◄ 2243. chob ►
Strong's Lexicon chob: Debt, obligation Original Word: חֹב Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: chob Pronunciation: khobe Phonetic Spelling: (khobe) Definition: a cherisher, the bosom Meaning: The term "חֹב" refers to a "cherisher" or "the bosom," indicating a place of intimacy, care, and protection. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to cherish. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry is Strong's G3784 • ὀφείλω (opheilō), which carries the meaning of owing or being indebted, often used in the context of moral or social obligations. While the Greek term focuses more on the aspect of obligation or duty, the Hebrew חֹב emphasizes the nurturing and cherishing aspect of relationships. Both terms, however, underscore the importance of relational bonds, whether through care or responsibility. Usage: The word is used in the context of expressing a close, nurturing relationship, often metaphorically representing a place of comfort and affection. Context: The Hebrew word חֹב (Chob) is a noun that conveys the idea of cherishing or holding something dear, akin to the way one might hold a beloved child or treasure close to the bosom. This term is rooted in the concept of nurturing and protection, suggesting a deep, affectionate bond. In biblical literature, the bosom is often symbolic of intimacy and care, representing a safe haven or a place of emotional warmth. The imagery of the bosom is used to describe the closeness of relationships, whether between individuals or between God and His people. The nurturing aspect of חֹב is reflective of the divine care and protection offered to those who are cherished. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from chabab Definition bosom NASB Translation bosom (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חֹב] noun [masculine] bosom (Aramaic) לִטְמוֺן בְּחֻבִּי עֲוֺנִ֑י Job 31:33 (compare חֵיק). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bosom By contraction from chabab; properly, a cherisher, i.e. The bosom -- bosom. see HEBREW chabab Forms and Transliterations בְּחֻבִּ֣י בחבי bə·ḥub·bî bechubBi bəḥubbî Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Job 31:33 HEB: פְּשָׁעָ֑י לִטְמ֖וֹן בְּחֻבִּ֣י עֲוֹֽנִי׃ NAS: By hiding my iniquity in my bosom, KJV: by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom: INT: my transgressions hiding my bosom my iniquity 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2243 1 Occurrence bə·ḥub·bî — 1 Occ.