Lexicon chotham: Seal, signet Original Word: חוֹתָם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seal, signet Or chotham {kho-thawm'}; from chatham; a signature-ring -- seal, signet. see HEBREW chatham NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chatham Definition a seal, signet ring NASB Translation seal (8), signet (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חֹתָם, חוֺתָם noun masculineJob 41:7 seal, signet-ring (Aramaic  ; Ethiopic  — see LagBN 116) — absolute חֹתָם Exodus 28:11 2t.; חוֺתָם Jeremiah 22:24 8t.; suffix חֹתָֽמְךָ Genesis 38:18, חֹתָמוֺ 1 Kings 21:8; — on supposed construct חוֺתַם see foregoing; — seal, signet-ring, hung by a cord (מָּתִיל) about the neck Genesis 38:18 (J; = חֹתֶמֶת Genesis 38:25), or (later ?) worn on (finger of) right hand Jeremiah 22:24, (BenzArchäol. 106); the two customs apparently combined Songs 8:6 (עַללִֿבֶֹּךָ, עַלזְֿרוֺעֶךָ); used to attest a royal missive 1 Kings 21:8 (instrumental of verb חתם); a precious article Haggai 2:23 (simile of Zerubbabel); ׳מִּתּוּחֵי ח engravings of a seal, as model for cutting names and inscription on precious stones and gold plate Exodus 28:11,21,26; Exodus 39:6,14,30 (all P; see Benz258ff.); ׳חֹמֶר ח Job 38:14 = clay of (under) a signet; צָ֑ר ׳ח Job 41:7 a close signet, i.e. one that is closely pressed down, simile of closely joined (סָגוּר) scales of crocodile. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root חָתַם (chatham), meaning "to seal" or "to affix a seal."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term is σφραγίς (sphragis), Strong's Greek Number G4973. This term is used in the New Testament to denote a seal or signet, carrying similar connotations of authority and authenticity. For instance, in Revelation 7:2, the seal of the living God is mentioned, signifying divine protection and ownership. Usage: The term חוֹתָם is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a signet ring or seal, often associated with authority and the act of sealing documents or decrees. It appears in contexts that emphasize the importance of authentication and the power vested in the person who possesses the seal. Context: • The concept of a seal or signet ring (חוֹתָם) in ancient Israelite culture was significant, as it represented authority and authenticity. The seal was often engraved with a unique design or inscription, which was pressed into clay or wax to leave an impression. This impression served as a signature or mark of approval. Forms and Transliterations וַתַּחְתֹּ֖ם ותחתם חֹתָ֔ם חֹתָ֗ם חֹתָֽמְךָ֙ חֹתָם֙ חוֹתָ֑ם חוֹתָ֔ם חוֹתָ֖ם חוֹתָ֥ם חוֹתָם֙ חותם חתם חתמך כַּֽחוֹתָ֑ם כַּֽחוֹתָם֙ כַֽחוֹתָ֜ם כחותם chachoTam choTam chotameCha ḥō·ṯā·mə·ḵā ḥō·ṯām ḥō·w·ṯām ḥōṯām ḥōṯāməḵā ḥōwṯām ka·ḥō·w·ṯām ḵa·ḥō·w·ṯām kachoTam kaḥōwṯām ḵaḥōwṯām vattachTom wat·taḥ·tōm wattaḥtōmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 38:18 HEB: לָּךְ֒ וַתֹּ֗אמֶר חֹתָֽמְךָ֙ וּפְתִילֶ֔ךָ וּמַטְּךָ֖ NAS: you? And she said, Your seal and your cord, KJV: thee? And she said, Thy signet, and thy bracelets, INT: give said your seal and your cord and your staff Exodus 28:11 Exodus 28:21 Exodus 28:36 Exodus 39:6 Exodus 39:14 Exodus 39:30 1 Kings 21:8 Job 38:14 Job 41:15 Songs 8:6 Songs 8:6 Jeremiah 22:24 Haggai 2:23 14 Occurrences |
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