חֹב
chov
breast
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "chov" (H2243) is translated as "breast." This definition suggests a physical reference to the human body, specifically a part of the torso. Given its connection to the Semantic domain of Geography & Place, however, the term "chov" may imply a more spatial relationship between physical points. A likely interpretation is that "chov" signifies a hill or elevation, possibly one that resembles a breast in shape. This understanding is supported by the word's unique appearance in the biblical text. The limited occurrence of "chov" in the Bible adds to its enigmatic nature and emphasizes the significance of its use in a specific context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text