Strong's Lexicon cheq: Bosom, lap, embrace Original Word: חֵק Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to enclose Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2859 (kolpos): Often translated as "bosom" in the New Testament, such as in John 1:18, where it describes the intimate relationship between the Father and the Son. Usage: The Hebrew word "cheq" primarily refers to the bosom or lap, often used metaphorically to describe a place of closeness, intimacy, or protection. It can denote the physical space between a person's arms and chest, symbolizing warmth, care, and affection. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe familial and intimate relationships, as well as the idea of being cherished or held closely. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern culture, the bosom was considered a place of safety and intimacy. It was common for children to be held in the bosom of their parents, symbolizing care and protection. The concept extended to other relationships, such as between spouses or close friends, where the bosom represented a space of trust and affection. This imagery is also used in biblical literature to convey God's nurturing and protective nature towards His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition bosom NASB Translation arms (1), base (3), bosom (26), bottom (1), care (1), cherish (1), cherishes (2), lap (2), within (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [חוק] noun [masculine] bosom, Psalm 74:11 Kt חוקך (but read Qr חֵיקְךָ, see following). חֵיק, חֵק noun [masculine] bosom (Late Hebrew id.) — absolute חֵיק Ezekiel 43:17; Proverbs 16:33 + Ezekiel 43:13 (Co חיקו, compare ZKW1883, pp. 67ff.; חֵיקֹה DrSm xxxi), חֵק Proverbs 21:14; construct חֵיק 1 Kings 22:35 3t. + Ezekiel 43:14 (Co חיקו) חֵק Proverbs 5:20 (omitted by accident in Baer, compare Stron the passage) Proverbs 17:23 suffix חֵיקִי 1 Kings 3:20; Psalm 89:51; חֵקִי Job 19:27 etc.; elsewhere always plene with suffix; חוקף Kt Psalm 74:11 (Qr חֵיקְךָ); — bosom, specifically 1 of fold of garment, at breast Exodus 4:6 (twice in verse); Exodus 4:7 (3 t. in verse) (all J), Proverbs 6:27; Proverbs 16:33, metaphor of ׳י Psalm 74:11; ׳שֹׁחַד בח Proverbs 21:14 is a hidden reward (concealed in bosom; "" מַתָּן בַּסֵּתֶר); שֹׁחַד טֵחֵק Proverbs 17:23 is a gift secretly given; figurative, requite into bosom Isaiah 65:6,7; Psalm 35:13; Psalm 79:12; Jeremiah 32:18. 2 carry (נָשָׂא) in bosom, Moses the people Numbers 11:12 (JE); Naomi, Ruth's child Ruth 4:16, compare 1 Kings 3:20 (twice in verse); 1 Kings 17:19; ewe lamb 2 Samuel 12:3; Isaiah 40:11 (metaphor); Lamentations 2:12 of infants dying in their mothers' arms; figurative of carrying insults in one's bosom Psalm 89:51 (read probably כְּלִמַּת for כֹּל, see Bi Che). 3 bosom as part of body: a. external, lie in bosom, of wife שׁככת Micah 7:5, compare 2 Samuel 12:8; concubine Genesis 16:5 (J) compare 1 Kings 1:2; אֵשֶׁת חיק(ךׅ Deuteronomy 13:7; Deuteronomy 28:54, compare also Proverbs 5:20 תְּחַבֵּק חֵק נָכְּרִיָה; אֹישׁ חֵיקָהּ Deuteronomy 28:56. b. internal, anger resteth כסילים ׳בה Ecclesiastes 7:9; כָּלוּ כִלְֹיתַי בְּחֵקִי Job 19:27 my reins are consumed within me; Job 23:12 (read בְּחֵקִי for מֵחֻקִּי, so ᵐ5 ᵑ9 Ol Me Stu Di) in my breast have I hidden the words of his mouth (compare בְּלִבִּי Psalm 119:11); figurative of interior of chariot 1 Kings 22:35 הרכב ׳ח; of hollow bottom of altar Ezekiel 43:13,14,17 (Sm Rinne; Co Grundeinfassung). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within Or cheq {khake}; and chowq {khoke}; from an unused root, apparently meaning to inclose; the bosom (literally or figuratively) -- bosom, bottom, lap, midst, within. Forms and Transliterations בְ֝חֵיקִ֗י בְּחֵ֥יק בְּחֵיק֑וֹ בְּחֵיקֶ֔ךָ בְּחֵיקָ֑הּ בְּחֵקִֽי׃ בְחֵיקִֽי׃ בְחֵיקֶ֔ךָ בְחֵיקֶ֗ךָ בְחֵיקָ֔הּ בַּ֝חֵ֗ק בַּ֭חֵיק בחיק בחיקה בחיקו בחיקי בחיקי׃ בחיקך בחק בחקי׃ וְהַֽחֵיק־ וְחֵ֨יק וּבְחֵיק֖וֹ וּבְחֵיק֣וֹ וּמֵחֵ֨יק ובחיקו והחיק־ וחיק ומחיק חֵ֖יק חֵ֣ק חֵ֥יק חֵיק֑וֹ חֵיק֔וֹ חֵיקִ֥י חֵיקֶ֔ךָ חֵיקֶ֗ךָ חֵיקָ֑ם חֵיקָ֔הּ חֵיקָֽם׃ חֵֽיקְךָ֣ חיק חיקה חיקו חיקי חיקך חיקם חיקם׃ חק מֵ֭חֵיק מֵֽחֵיק֔וֹ מֵחֵיקָ֗הּ מחיק מחיקה מחיקו ba·ḥêq Bacheik baChek baḥêq bə·ḥê·qāh ḇə·ḥê·qāh bə·ḥê·qe·ḵā ḇə·ḥê·qe·ḵā bə·ḥê·qî ḇə·ḥê·qî bə·ḥê·qōw bə·ḥêq beCheik becheiKah becheiKecha becheiKo becheKi bəḥêq bəḥêqāh ḇəḥêqāh bəḥêqeḵā ḇəḥêqeḵā bəḥêqî ḇəḥêqî bəḥêqōw cheik cheiKah cheiKam cheiKecha cheiKi cheiKo chek ḥê·qāh ḥê·qām ḥê·qe·ḵā ḥê·qə·ḵā ḥê·qî ḥê·qōw ḥêq ḥêqāh ḥêqām ḥêqeḵā ḥêqəḵā ḥêqî ḥêqōw mê·ḥê·qāh mê·ḥê·qōw mê·ḥêq Mecheik mecheiKah mecheiKo mêḥêq mêḥêqāh mêḥêqōw ū·ḇə·ḥê·qōw ū·mê·ḥêq ūḇəḥêqōw umeCheik ūmêḥêq uvecheiKo veCheik vecheiKah vecheiKecha vecheiKi vehacheik wə·ha·ḥêq- wə·ḥêq wəhaḥêq- wəḥêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 16:5 HEB: נָתַ֤תִּי שִׁפְחָתִי֙ בְּחֵיקֶ֔ךָ וַתֵּ֙רֶא֙ כִּ֣י NAS: my maid into your arms, but when she saw KJV: my maid into thy bosom; and when she saw INT: gave my maid your arms saw for Exodus 4:6 Exodus 4:6 Exodus 4:7 Exodus 4:7 Exodus 4:7 Numbers 11:12 Deuteronomy 13:6 Deuteronomy 28:54 Deuteronomy 28:56 Ruth 4:16 2 Samuel 12:3 2 Samuel 12:8 1 Kings 1:2 1 Kings 3:20 1 Kings 3:20 1 Kings 17:19 1 Kings 22:35 Job 19:27 Psalm 35:13 Psalm 74:11 Psalm 79:12 Psalm 89:50 Proverbs 5:20 Proverbs 6:27 37 Occurrences |
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