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חֹצֶן H2684
H2684 is the Hebrew word חֹצֶן, transliterated chôtsen and said kho'tsen. The King James Version most often renders it lap.
What it means
{the bosom (as comprised between the arms)}.
Where it comes from
a collateral form of H2683 (חֵצֶן), and meaning the same.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: arm, lap.
Verses using חֹצֶן
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Nehemiah 5:13 · KJV
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.
Isaiah 49:22 · KJV
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.
Common questions
What does Strong's H2684 mean?
H2684 is the Hebrew word חֹצֶן (chôtsen), meaning {the bosom (as comprised between the arms)}.
How is H2684 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it lap (1 time), arms (1 time).
How many times does H2684 appear in the Bible?
חֹצֶן (chôtsen) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H2684 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a collateral form of H2683 (חֵצֶן), and meaning the same.
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