Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “חֹב”
Understanding chôb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
by contraction from חָבַב bosom. - properly, a cherisher, i.e. the bosom 1) bosom
H2243
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חֹב
Phonetickhobe
Transliterationchôb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
by contraction from חָבַב bosom. - properly, a cherisher, i.e. the bosom 1) bosom
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 31:33 | “If I covered my transgressions as Adam, by hiding mine iniquity in my bosom:” Word: חֹב (chôb) |
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