Biblica Analytica
H2243 Hebrew

חֹב

chov

breast

Lexicon Entry

Definition
breast
Transliteration
chov
Strong's Number
H2243
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Geography & Place

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The 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
Strong's
H2243
Lemma
חֹב
Transliteration
chov
Definition
breast
Occurrences
1
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text