Strong's H2243 · Hebrew
חֹב
chôb · /khobe/
Number
H2243
Language
Hebrew
Original word
חֹב
Transliteration
chôb
Pronunciation
khobe
KJV occurrences
1 verse
Definition
properly, a cherisher, i.e. the bosom
KJV: bosom.
Root / derivation: by contraction from H2245 (חָבַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered חֹב across 1 verse.
bosom1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
1 verse use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2243 (chôb) mean?
properly, a cherisher, i.e. the bosom
How many times does H2243 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2243 (חֹב) appears in 1 verse of the King James Version, most often translated “bosom.”
How is chôb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2243 is rendered as “bosom” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word חֹב come from?
by contraction from H2245 (חָבַב);