The meaning of “חֹצֶן”
Understanding chôtsen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a collateral form of חֵצֶן, and meaning the same arm, lap. - {the bosom (as comprised between the arms)} 1) bosom, lap
חֹצֶן
a collateral form of חֵצֶן, and meaning the same arm, lap. - {the bosom (as comprised between the arms)} 1) bosom, lap
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Nehemiah 5:13 | “Also I shook my lap, and said, So God shake out every man from his house, and from his labour, that performeth not this promise, even thus be he shaken out, and emptied. And all the congregation said, Amen, and praised the Lord. And the people did according to this promise.” Word: חֹצֶן (chôtsen) | |
| Isaiah 49:22 | “Thus saith the Lord God, Behold, I will lift up mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy daughters shall be carried upon their shoulders.” Word: חֹצֶן (chôtsen) |
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.